Indian automakers could export unsold BS4 stock

TusharK · 27th March 2020, 16:35

According to a media report, Indian automakers might export their unsold BS4 stock to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Africa.

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Exporting 2-wheelers to neighbouring countries is said to be easier than passenger cars or commercial vehicles, as the specifications, emissions and safety standards are similar.

Sale of BS4 vehicles will be stopped in India from April 1, 2020 and some dealerships still have unsold inventory. Besides this, sales have dried up due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is hearing a plea filed Hero MotoCorp and FADA seeking an extension to the March 31, 2020 deadline.

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fordday · 27th March 2020, 17:01

Just saw this news that Supreme Court extended the BS4 vehicle sale by 10 days from end of lockdown period link .

It will give some respite to the dealers and it may fetch some sweet deals to buyers.

Kosfactor · 27th March 2020, 18:52

So they need to recall all the vehicles from the dealer, make necessary modifications , ship it abroad and then sell it. That is if the product itself exist outside India. Good luck manufacturers.

On the other side court has granted 10 day extension for BS4 sale, when GOI can announce a month long shut down, why only 10 days here? Why should dealers give discount and sell at a loss?

Why not keep this in such a way that any vehicle manufactured within X date and entered in government database for shipment to dealers can be sold within the year? BS4 vehicles are not like the old steam trains belching smoke and making your face black by the end of the trip.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_pollution_in_India

Court`s comments talk about environment, I am not certain if that is the case if we look at contribution of vehicle exhaust to the equation. If they talk about safety, I agree, BS6 has brought in a few more safety features.

27th March 2020, 16:35	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 6,266 Thanked: 55,817 Times	Indian automakers could export unsold BS4 stock According to a media report, Indian automakers might export their unsold BS4 stock to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Africa. Exporting 2-wheelers to neighbouring countries is said to be easier than passenger cars or commercial vehicles, as the specifications, emissions and safety standards are similar. Sale of BS4 vehicles will be stopped in India from April 1, 2020 and some dealerships still have unsold inventory. Besides this, sales have dried up due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is hearing a plea filed Hero MotoCorp and FADA seeking an extension to the March 31, 2020 deadline. Source Link to Team-BHP News
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fordday BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 510 Thanked: 1,448 Times	Re: Indian automakers could export unsold BS4 stock Just saw this news that Supreme Court extended the BS4 vehicle sale by 10 days from end of lockdown period link . It will give some respite to the dealers and it may fetch some sweet deals to buyers.
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Kosfactor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: COK\BLR\MYS Posts: 3,603 Thanked: 10,194 Times	Re: Indian automakers could export unsold BS4 stock So they need to recall all the vehicles from the dealer, make necessary modifications , ship it abroad and then sell it. That is if the product itself exist outside India. Good luck manufacturers. On the other side court has granted 10 day extension for BS4 sale, when GOI can announce a month long shut down, why only 10 days here? Why should dealers give discount and sell at a loss? Why not keep this in such a way that any vehicle manufactured within X date and entered in government database for shipment to dealers can be sold within the year? BS4 vehicles are not like the old steam trains belching smoke and making your face black by the end of the trip. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_pollution_in_India Court`s comments talk about environment, I am not certain if that is the case if we look at contribution of vehicle exhaust to the equation. If they talk about safety, I agree, BS6 has brought in a few more safety features.
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