Anand Group is a leading manufacturer of automotive components and systems in
India, supplying to virtually every vehicle and engine manufacturer in the
country.
With the large range of automotive components, the Group has a
sales turnover of USD 634 million, targeting to achieve $ 1 billion by 2010.
In 1961, the Group started its operations with the
establishment of Gabriel India, the Group's flagship Company in Mumbai for
manufacturing Shock Absorbers. Today, the Group comprises Eighteen companies
with 43 manufacturing locations spread in nine states across the
country.
Its export, which currently accounts for 20% of the total
sales, is targeted to reach 30% in next few years. The Group firmly believes
that business is 90% people and proudly asserts its key asset to be its
dedicated workforce of 7500 people. Anand lays great emphasis on the
development of its employees through training, conducted by its in-house
technical and management institute - Anand 'U'.
Overall, the strength of Anand Companies lies in their strong
brand image, widespread distribution network, product range, excellent quality,
extensive Original Equipment coverage, Export markets, its Cellular
manufacturing and JIT Systems, Technology up-gradation and International
tie-ups. Additionally, the Group's capability to set up the state-of-the-art
and highly productive plants with in-house expertise, gives it a competitive
edge.
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