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Driving the most luxurious car has been made possible by the stiff competition in the automobile industry in India, with overseas players gathering the same momentum as the domestic participants.

Every other day, we have been hearing about some new launches, some low cost cars – all customized in a manner such that the common man is not left behind. In 2009, the automobile industry is expected to see a growth rate of around 9%, with the disclaimer that the auto industry in India has been hit badly by the ongoing global financial crisis.

The automobile industry in India happens to be the ninth largest in the world. Following Japan, South Korea and Thailand, in 2009, India emerged as the fourth largest exporter of automobiles. Several Indian automobile manufacturers have spread their operations globally as well, asking for more investments in the Indian automobile sector by the MNCs.

Potential of the Automobile industryIn 2008, Hyundai Motors alone exported 240,000 cars made in India. Nissan Motors plans to export 250,000 vehicles manufactured in its India plant by 2011. Similar plans are for General Motors.

Turnover of Automobile Manufacturers(In USD Million)

Year In USD Million

2002-03 14,880

2003-04 16,544

2004-05 20,896

2005-06 27,011

2006-07 34,285

The figures show that the automobile sector in India has been growing robustly. The market shares of the different types of vehicles will clearly depict the demand pattern in this sector.

Domestic Market Share for 2008-09

Passenger Vehicles 15.96%

Commercial Vehicles 3.95%

Three Wheelers 3.6%

Two Wheelers 76.49%

Ford has been in India since 1907 when it launched Model A here. In 1926, Ford India was established, but the operations were discontinued in 1954. Again in 1995, Ford Motor Company received government approval to establish Mahindra Ford India, Limited (MIFL).

It was a 50:50 joint venture with Mahindra and Mahindra Limited (M & M). In November 1998 Ford received approval to increase its take in the joint venture to 92.18%. The Company was re-christened as Ford India Limited.

It has set up a modern, integrated manufacturing facility in Maraimalai Nagar near Chennai.

Ford India Private Ltd

Escorts (MIFL) Zetec (MIFL) Ford Ikon Ford Ikon Flair Ford Endeavour Ford Mondeo Ford Fusion Ford Fiesta

Ford India Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company in India. Ford India Private Limited's head quarters are located in Chengalpattu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It

currently is the 6th largest car maker in India after Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra and Chevrolet.

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1 History 2 Manufacturing Facilities 3 Models

o 3.1 Current o 3.2 Discontinued

4 Sales and Service Network 5 Sales Performance 6 Exports 7 See also 8 External links 9 References

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Ford Endeavour

Ford Fiesta

Ford Figo

The modern Ford India Private Limited began production in 1996, although the roots trace back to 1907 when the Model A was launched. Its manufacturing facilities are in Maraimalai Nagar near Chennai. Ford India Private Limited began production in 1926, but was shut down in 1954. Production began again with the joint venture Mahindra Ford India Limited (MFIL) in October 1995, a 50-50 venture with Mahindra & Mahindra Limited. Ford Motor Company increased its interest to 72% in March 1998 and renamed the company Ford India Private Limited.[1]

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FIPL's main manufacturing plant has a capacity of 100,000 vehicles annually and is located in Maraimalai Nagar, 45 km from Chennai. As its new hatchback Figo was launched in March 2010,[2] Ford Motor Company has invested $500 million to double capacity of the plant to 200,000 vehicles annually and setting up a facility to make 250,000 engines annually.[3][4]

Company Name: Ford Motor Co

CEO: Alan R. MulallyNo. of Employees: 198,000Common Issue Type: CSBusiness Description: Ford Motor Company is a producer of cars and trucks. Its business is divided into

two sectors: Automotive and Financial Services.

Industry Information: AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major [more like this] Price   Day Change   Bid   Ask   Open   High   Low   Volume 

 15.77   -0.2  15.72  15.75  15.95  15.99  15.70  68773960

 Market Cap (mil)  Shares Outstanding (mil)  Beta  EPS  DPS  P/E  Yield  52-Wks-Range

 54,764.5  3,472.7  2.39  0.86  0.00  8.8  0.0  18.97 - 9.75View: Quarterly Data |  Annual Data

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In Millions of USD (except for per share items)

3 months ending 2010-

09-30

3 months ending 2010-

06-30

3 months ending 2010-

03-31

3 months ending 2009-

12-31 Revenue 29,893.00 35,067.00 31,566.00 34,811.00Other Revenue, Total - - - -Total Revenue 29,893.00 35,067.00 31,566.00 34,811.00Cost of Revenue, Total 25,287.00 28,946.00 26,298.00 30,519.00Gross Profit 4,606.00 6,121.00 5,268.00 4,292.00Selling/General/Admin. Expenses, Total

2,618.00 3,006.00 3,048.00 3,306.00

Research & Development - - - -Depreciation/Amortization - - - -Interest Expense(Income) - Net Operating

- - - -

Unusual Expense (Income) 26.00 4.00 7.00 4.00Other Operating Expenses, Total - - - -Total Operating Expense 28,346.00 32,474.00 29,895.00 34,177.00Operating Income 1,547.00 2,593.00 1,671.00 634.00Interest Income(Expense), Net Non-Operating

- - - -

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets -19.00 15.00 5.00 9.00Other, Net 109.00 99.00 133.00 107.00Income Before Tax 1,887.00 2,847.00 2,135.00 908.00Income After Tax 1,688.00 2,596.00 2,085.00 878.00Minority Interest -1.00 3.00 0.00 13.00Equity In Affiliates - - - -Net Income Before Extra. Items 1,687.00 2,599.00 2,085.00 891.00Accounting Change - - - -Discontinued Operations - - - -Extraordinary Item - - - -Net Income 1,687.00 2,599.00 2,085.00 886.00Preferred Dividends - - - -Income Available to Common Excl. Extra Items

1,687.00 2,599.00 2,085.00 891.00

Income Available to Common Incl. Extra Items

1,687.00 2,599.00 2,085.00 886.00

Basic Weighted Average Shares - - - -Basic EPS Excluding Extraordinary Items

- - - -

Basic EPS Including Extraordinary Items

- - - -

In Millions of USD (except for per share items)

3 months ending 2010-

09-30

3 months ending 2010-

06-30

3 months ending 2010-

03-31

3 months ending 2009-

12-31 Dilution Adjustment 101.00 194.00 207.00 27.00Diluted Weighted Average Shares

4,174.00 4,610.00 4,569.00 6,617.00

Diluted EPS Excluding Extraordinary Items

0.43 0.61 0.50 0.14

Diluted EPS Including Extraordinary Items

- - - -

Dividends per Share - Common Stock Primary Issue

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Gross Dividends - Common Stock

- - - -

Net Income after Stock Based Comp. Expense

- - - -

Basic EPS after Stock Based Comp. Expense

- - - -

Diluted EPS after Stock Based Comp. Expense

- - - -

Depreciation, Supplemental - - - -Total Special Items - - - -Normalized Income Before Taxes - - - -Effect of Special Items on Income Taxes

- - - -

Income Taxes Ex. Impact of Special Items

- - - -

Normalized Income After Taxes - - - -Normalized Income Avail to Common

- - - -

Basic Normalized EPS - - - -Diluted Normalized EPS 0.40 0.62 0.52 0.14

In Millions of USD (except for per share items)

12 months ending 2009-

12-31

12 months ending 2008-

12-31

12 months ending 2007-

12-31

12 months ending 2006-

12-31 Revenue 116,283.00 143,584.00 168,884.00 160,065.00Other Revenue, Total - - - -Total Revenue 116,283.00 143,584.00 168,884.00 160,065.00Cost of Revenue, Total 104,179.00 134,364.00 150,631.00 156,654.00Gross Profit 12,104.00 9,220.00 18,253.00 3,411.00Selling/General/Admin. Expenses, Total

14,059.00 22,939.00 21,491.00 19,389.00

Research & Development - - - -

In Millions of USD (except for per share items)

12 months ending 2009-

12-31

12 months ending 2008-

12-31

12 months ending 2007-

12-31

12 months ending 2006-

12-31 Depreciation/Amortization - - - -Interest Expense(Income) - Net Operating

- - - -

Unusual Expense (Income) 0.00 0.00 2,400.00 0.00Other Operating Expenses, Total - - - -Total Operating Expense 119,715.00 159,296.00 176,836.00 177,038.00Operating Income -3,432.00 -15,712.00 -7,952.00 -16,973.00Interest Income(Expense), Net Non-Operating

- - - -

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets 9.00 -408.00 193.00 0.00Other, Net 5,125.00 531.00 -43.00 -Income Before Tax 2,599.00 -14,895.00 -4,286.00 -15,074.00Income After Tax 2,712.00 -14,833.00 -2,819.00 -12,419.00Minority Interest 0.00 58.00 -17.00 -210.00Equity In Affiliates - - - -Net Income Before Extra. Items 2,712.00 -14,775.00 -2,836.00 -12,629.00Accounting Change - - - -Discontinued Operations - - - -Extraordinary Item - - - -Net Income 2,717.00 -14,766.00 -2,795.00 -12,613.00Preferred Dividends - - - -Income Available to Common Excl. Extra Items

2,712.00 -14,775.00 -2,836.00 -12,629.00

Income Available to Common Incl. Extra Items

2,717.00 -14,766.00 -2,795.00 -12,613.00

Basic Weighted Average Shares - - - -Basic EPS Excluding Extraordinary Items

- - - -

Basic EPS Including Extraordinary Items

- - - -

Dilution Adjustment 146.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Diluted Weighted Average Shares

3,312.00 2,273.00 1,979.00 1,879.00

Diluted EPS Excluding Extraordinary Items

0.86 -6.50 -1.43 -6.72

Diluted EPS Including Extraordinary Items

- - - -

Dividends per Share - Common Stock Primary Issue

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25

Gross Dividends - Common - - - -

In Millions of USD (except for per share items)

12 months ending 2009-

12-31

12 months ending 2008-

12-31

12 months ending 2007-

12-31

12 months ending 2006-

12-31 Stock Net Income after Stock Based Comp. Expense

- - - -

Basic EPS after Stock Based Comp. Expense

- - - -

Diluted EPS after Stock Based Comp. Expense

- - - -

Depreciation, Supplemental - - - -Total Special Items - - - -Normalized Income Before Taxes

- - - -

Effect of Special Items on Income Taxes

- - - -

Income Taxes Ex. Impact of Special Items

- - - -

Normalized Income After Taxes - - - -Normalized Income Avail to Common

- - - -

Basic Normalized EPS - - - -Diluted Normalized EPS 0.86 -6.38 -0.71 -6.72In Millions of USD (except for per

share items) As of 2010-

09-30 As of 2010-

06-30 As of 2010-

03-31 As of 2009-

12-31 Cash & Equivalents 17,992.00 18,322.00 24,356.00 20,894.00Short Term Investments - - - -Cash and Short Term Investments 17,992.00 18,322.00 24,356.00 20,894.00Accounts Receivable - Trade, Net 8,368.00 7,985.00 73,837.00 7,257.00Receivables - Other - - - -Total Receivables, Net 78,854.00 78,960.00 80,762.00 84,253.00Total Inventory 6,855.00 6,076.00 6,292.00 5,041.00Prepaid Expenses - - - -Other Current Assets, Total - - - -Total Current Assets - - - -Property/Plant/Equipment, Total - Gross

- - - -

Accumulated Depreciation, Total - - - -Goodwill, Net - 39.00 - 43.00Intangibles, Net 123.00 144.00 192.00 165.00Long Term Investments 41,842.00 38,650.00 40,245.00 41,085.00Other Long Term Assets, Total 2,201.00 9,609.00 10,937.00 11,097.00Total Assets 177,078.00 179,750.00 191,968.00 192,040.00

In Millions of USD (except for per share items)

As of 2010-09-30

As of 2010-06-30

As of 2010-03-31

As of 2009-12-31

Accounts Payable 17,374.00 15,976.00 15,611.00 14,301.00Accrued Expenses 43,726.00 43,698.00 44,445.00 46,144.00Notes Payable/Short Term Debt 0.00 0.00 0.00 -Current Port. of LT Debt/Capital Leases

- - - -

Other Current liabilities, Total - - - -Total Current Liabilities - - - -Long Term Debt 116,691.00 117,385.00 130,105.00 131,635.00Capital Lease Obligations - - - -Total Long Term Debt 116,691.00 117,385.00 130,105.00 131,635.00Total Debt 116,691.00 117,385.00 130,105.00 131,635.00Deferred Income Tax 1,027.00 901.00 1,600.00 2,421.00Minority Interest 33.00 33.00 38.00 38.00Other Liabilities, Total 0.00 5,331.00 5,644.00 5,321.00Total Liabilities 178,851.00 183,324.00 197,443.00 199,860.00Redeemable Preferred Stock, Total - - - -Preferred Stock - Non Redeemable, Net

- - - -

Common Stock, Total 35.00 35.00 34.00 34.00Additional Paid-In Capital 18,190.00 17,759.00 17,382.00 16,786.00Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)

-7,228.00 -8,915.00 -11,514.00 -13,599.00

Treasury Stock - Common -161.00 -176.00 -178.00 -177.00Other Equity, Total -12,609.00 -12,277.00 -11,199.00 -10,864.00Total Equity -1,773.00 -3,574.00 -5,475.00 -7,820.00Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity

177,078.00 179,750.00 191,968.00 192,040.00

Shares Outs - Common Stock Primary Issue

- - - -

Total Common Shares Outstanding 3,484.00 3,446.00 3,416.00 3,337.00

In Millions of USD (except for per share items)

As of 2009-12-31

As of 2008-12-31

As of 2007-12-31

As of 2006-12-31

Cash & Equivalents 20,894.00 21,804.00 35,283.00 28,896.00Short Term Investments - - - -Cash and Short Term Investments 20,894.00 21,804.00 35,283.00 28,896.00Accounts Receivable - Trade, Net 84,253.00 98,853.00 117,263.00 113,930.00Receivables - Other - - - -Total Receivables, Net 84,253.00 98,853.00 117,263.00 113,930.00Total Inventory 5,041.00 6,457.00 10,121.00 10,017.00Prepaid Expenses - - - -

In Millions of USD (except for per share items)

As of 2009-12-31

As of 2008-12-31

As of 2007-12-31

As of 2006-12-31

Other Current Assets, Total - - - -Total Current Assets - - - -Property/Plant/Equipment, Total - Gross

49,253.00 49,008.00 62,500.00 60,658.00

Accumulated Depreciation, Total -33,408.00 -33,526.00 -36,561.00 -34,983.00Goodwill, Net 43.00 40.00 1,504.00 3,043.00Intangibles, Net 165.00 206.00 565.00 568.00Long Term Investments 41,085.00 44,849.00 51,623.00 59,305.00Other Long Term Assets, Total 11,097.00 11,382.00 11,037.00 13,137.00Total Assets 192,040.00 216,052.00 279,264.00 279,196.00Accounts Payable 14,301.00 13,024.00 20,832.00 21,214.00Accrued Expenses 21,241.00 24,581.00 47,580.00 53,924.00Notes Payable/Short Term Debt - - 0.00 0.00Current Port. of LT Debt/Capital Leases

- - - -

Other Current liabilities, Total 3,129.00 2,883.00 27,158.00 26,134.00Total Current Liabilities - - - -Long Term Debt 131,635.00 151,669.00 168,530.00 171,832.00Capital Lease Obligations - - - -Total Long Term Debt 131,635.00 151,669.00 168,530.00 171,832.00Total Debt 131,635.00 151,669.00 168,530.00 171,832.00Deferred Income Tax 2,421.00 2,017.00 3,034.00 2,744.00Minority Interest 38.00 350.00 1,421.00 1,159.00Other Liabilities, Total 27,095.00 37,249.00 5,081.00 5,654.00Total Liabilities 199,860.00 231,773.00 273,636.00 282,661.00Redeemable Preferred Stock, Total - - - -Preferred Stock - Non Redeemable, Net

- - - -

Common Stock, Total 34.00 24.00 22.00 19.00Additional Paid-In Capital 16,786.00 10,875.00 7,834.00 4,562.00Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)

-13,599.00 -10,123.00 -1,485.00 -17.00

Treasury Stock - Common -177.00 -181.00 -185.00 -183.00Other Equity, Total -10,864.00 -16,316.00 -558.00 -7,846.00Total Equity -7,820.00 -15,721.00 5,628.00 -3,465.00Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity

192,040.00 216,052.00 279,264.00 279,196.00

Shares Outs - Common Stock Primary Issue

- - - -

Total Common Shares Outstanding 3,337.00 2,412.00 2,195.00 1,885.45

In Millions of USD (except for per share items)

9 months ending 2010-09-30

6 months ending 2010-06-30

3 months ending 2010-03-31

Net Income/Starting Line - - -Depreciation/Depletion - - -Amortization - - -Deferred Taxes - - -Non-Cash Items 0.00 0.00 -Changes in Working Capital 10,238.00 6,457.00 2,683.00Cash from Operating Activities 10,238.00 6,457.00 2,683.00Capital Expenditures -2,946.00 -2,027.00 -1,068.00Other Investing Cash Flow Items, Total

3,566.00 4,871.00 2,235.00

Cash from Investing Activities 620.00 2,844.00 1,167.00Financing Cash Flow Items 5.00 39.00 79.00Total Cash Dividends Paid - - -Issuance (Retirement) of Stock, Net 1,230.00 842.00 530.00Issuance (Retirement) of Debt, Net -14,805.00 -12,054.00 -721.00Cash from Financing Activities -13,570.00 -11,173.00 -112.00Foreign Exchange Effects -190.00 -700.00 -276.00Net Change in Cash -2,902.00 -2,572.00 3,462.00Cash Interest Paid, Supplemental - - -Cash Taxes Paid, Supplemental - - -

In Millions of USD (except for per share items)

12 months ending 2009-

12-31

12 months ending 2008-

12-31

12 months ending 2007-

12-31

12 months ending 2006-

12-31 Net Income/Starting Line 2,717.00 -14,766.00 -2,795.00 -12,613.00Depreciation/Depletion 7,667.00 12,536.00 12,820.00 12,653.00Amortization - - - 66.00Deferred Taxes -746.00 1,880.00 -5,492.00 -2,500.00Non-Cash Items 2,273.00 11,147.00 5,021.00 10,404.00Changes in Working Capital 2,936.00 -11,060.00 7,072.00 1,612.00Cash from Operating Activities 14,847.00 -263.00 16,626.00 9,622.00Capital Expenditures -4,059.00 -6,492.00 -5,717.00 -6,848.00Other Investing Cash Flow Items, Total

10,678.00 3,553.00 -407.00 -18,016.00

Cash from Investing Activities 6,619.00 -2,939.00 -6,124.00 -24,864.00Financing Cash Flow Items -3,570.00 -603.00 -88.00 -339.00Total Cash Dividends Paid - - - -468.00Issuance (Retirement) of Stock, Net

2,450.00 756.00 219.00 248.00

Issuance (Retirement) of Debt, Net

-21,710.00 -9,325.00 -5,253.00 15,832.00

Cash from Financing Activities -22,830.00 -9,172.00 -5,122.00 15,273.00

In Millions of USD (except for per share items)

12 months ending 2009-

12-31

12 months ending 2008-

12-31

12 months ending 2007-

12-31

12 months ending 2006-

12-31 Foreign Exchange Effects 454.00 -714.00 971.00 464.00Net Change in Cash -910.00 -13,088.00 6,349.00 495.00Cash Interest Paid, Supplemental

6,889.00 9,610.00 10,880.00 8,902.00

Cash Taxes Paid, Supplemental

-764.00 553.00 -335.00 423.00

MICHAEL BONEHAM - President and Managing Director, Ford India

Michael Boneham is the President and Managing Director at Ford India since June 2008. He reports directly to John Parker, executive vice president, Asia Pacific and Africa.

Prior to this position, Michael was the executive director – Operations at Ford India, where he has been responsible for Product Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Quality. Michael has more than 24 years experience in the automotive industry, with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Ford's global manufacturing and operations.

In his role, Michael is responsible for the successful and ongoing implementation of Ford Motor Company’s aggressive expansion plans in India, including setting up a new engine manufacturing facility to support local and export requirements, doubling the capacity of the vehicle assembly facility and launch of new vehicles for the market.

Prior to his Ford India posting, Michael served as manufacturing director, Asia Pacific and Africa, based in Ford Motor Company's regional headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, where he was instrumental in driving significant capacity expansion of Ford's operations across the region. He was also responsible for the implementation of an integrated regional Quality Operating system, as well as the Ford Production System, which incorporated Ford's fully integrated manufacturing facilities and operations.

Michael has significant experience in launching key new product for the Company and has held a number of senior international manufacturing positions within Ford Motor Company, including plant manager, Powertrain Operations at Ford Australia; General Manager, Vehicle Operations at Land Rover in the UK; and plant manager of Auto Alliance International, a Ford/Mazda joint venture production facility in Michigan, USA.

SANDIP SANYAL – Executive Director - Operations, Ford India, India

Sandip Sanyal is the Executive Director, Operations at Ford India since June 2008. Sandip reports to Michael Boneham, President and Managing Director, Ford India.

In his previous role, as Vice President, Supply, Sandip was instrumental in developing a strong local supply base and a supply team in India. A large number of joint ventures between global suppliers and leading Indian suppliers were created during this process.

Sandip has also played a role in developing business strategy for Ford in Asia Pacific on an overseas assignment at Ford Motor Company in the US. Sandip was also involved in the development of product strategy and a viable plan for localization of the diesel engine critical for success in Indian market. He has been instrumental in rolling out TVM process in Ford India and providing guidance to the TVM team in India.

Sandip joined Ford Motor Company in 1996. An Engineering graduate from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), he has also completed a Masters in Business Administration with distinction from XLRI, Jamshedpur.

NIGEL E. WARK - Executive Director, Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford India

Nigel E. Wark is the Executive Director for Marketing, Sales and Service at Ford India since March 2008. He has overall responsibility for Marketing, Sales and Customer Service Operations in support of Ford India's expected rapid future growth in the market through capacity expansion and a major shift into the high volume segment. Wark reports to Michael Boneham, President & Managing Director of Ford India.

Wark has extensive experience in sales, marketing and service and a strong knowledge of the 12 markets comprising Ford's Asia Pacific and Africa (APA) region. Prior to this appointment, Wark served as Executive Director of Sales, APA, based in Bangkok, Thailand and Director of Customer Service Operations (APA).

As Director of Customer Service for APA, Wark was responsible for all service strategies and customer loyalty for APA, including Service marketing, Quality Care, input into product development, brand alignment, marketing, service and technical competency, parts supply and logistics, customer satisfaction, training and development, and implementing customer focused synergies for the APA organization.

Prior to this, Wark held the position of General Manager Ford Customer Service Division for Ford of Australia.From 1995 to 2000, Wark served as Marketing Sales & Service Director, Ford New Zealand before being promoted to Managing Director after just two years. In these roles, he led a restructuring exercise in the Marketing Sales and Service organization and was instrumental in driving synergies with Ford Credit and Mazda, as well as expansion and increased production from the Alloy Wheel manufacturing operation.

Wark began his career with Ford Australia in their South Australian regional office in 1975. After completing an extensive rotation of regional assignments, he moved to the Head Office in Melbourne in 1985.

Wark earned a Bachelor of Economics degree from Flinders University in Australia in 1974.

KULJIT RANA - Vice President, Finance and Whole time Director, Ford India

Kuljit Rana is the Vice President, Finance and Whole time Director at Ford India. He took this position in June 2009 and is responsible for all financial aspects of Ford India. Kuljit reports to Michael Boneham, President and Managing Director, Ford India.

Kuljit has extensive experience in Finance having held a range of positions covering diverse aspects of Finance including Product Development, Treasury, Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales, Profit Analysis and Dealer Operations, both in UK and Germany.

In his previous role, as Accounting and Internal Control Director for Ford Asia Pacific and Africa, based in Chennai, he was deeply involved in consolidation of accounting activity and improving overall controls and governance environment in the Asia Pacific & Africa region.

Kuljit has also served as the Finance Director at Ford Retail, a wholly owned Ford dealership operation in Europe comprising of 80+ outlets, retailing 60,000 new and used vehicles a year. As Finance Director, at Ford Retail, Kuljit’s responsibilities included managing all Finance activities of the Company.

Kuljit joined Ford Motor Company in the UK in 1995 as a Junior Manager - Financial Analysis. A Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Punjab Engineering College, he also holds a Masters in Business Administration from Manchester Business School in the UK.

VAIRAMANI PANDIYAN - Vice President, Human Resources, Ford India

Vairamani Pandiyan is Vice President, Human Resources at Ford India. He took this position in January, 2008. Pandiyan reports to Michael Boneham, President and Managing Director, Ford India.

As Vice President Human Resources, Pandiyan is responsible for the human resources practice across Ford organizations in India, including, Ford India [FIPL], the automobile manufacturing business, Ford Business Service Centre [FBSC] - a business process center for Ford's global operations and Ford Information Technology Services [FITS] - the hub for the company's IT and engineering initiatives in India and the Asia Pacific region.

Pandiyan also serves as a member of the Board of the FBSC. He represents Ford in India in the HR Council of the Conference Board, and Confederation of Indian Industry, South task force on skill development and employment generation.

Pandiyan has over two and half decades of HR experience, having worked in a diverse set of industries – steel, chemicals, consumer goods, automobile and HR services. He joined Ford in September 2006. In his HR career, he has worked through the entire spectrum of HR functions, such as labour relations, management development, talent acquisition, compensation and HR information systems. As a keen HR professional, he has addressed many professional gatherings and written popular articles.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy and a Masters in Human Resources Management having specialized in Organisational Behaviour.

Virtual Plant Tour

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All our cars spring to life at Ford's Rs. 1700 crore integrated manufacturing plant at Maraimalai Nagar, 45 kms. from Chennai. The plant, equipped with advanced manufacturing technology from Ford, covers 350 acres, provides employment to about 2,000 people directly and many more thousands indirectly and has a capacity to manufacture upto 100,000 vehicles per annum. Ford is a 6-Sigma company. Every step of every process is planned to perfection.

Step 1: STAMPING

Semi-automatic press line moulds blank sheets into various body parts.

Thorough checks for perfection in dimensions and surface quality.

Step 2: BODY SHOP

Entire shell checked with military precision for dimensions. Subjected to stresses to check quality of welding.

Step 3: PAINT SHOP

Cutting-edge technology creates a finish that's unaffected by rain or sunshine. Painting so complete that even underside gets full PVC coating for corrosion protection. Baking done to Ford's global paint specifications.

Step 4: T C F

Interiors taken care of, before doors and seats come on in Trim zone. In Chassis area, professionals use high power tools to fit in engine, front suspension,

bumpers etc. Once nuts and bolts are tightened to perfection, the car gets its wheels. Rolls into final line for remaining parts and filling of fluids.

Step 5: QUALITY TESTING

Stringent testing ensures every car is at its best, even in trying conditions. All Ford cars complies with Bharat III emission standards, notified by the Government of

India.

Corporate Social Responsibility, we believe is demonstrated in who we are as a company, how we conduct our business and how we take care of our employees, as well as how we interact with the community we operate in. It is indeed a commitment that must be driven through leadership, teamwork, volunteerism and compassion.Ford demonstrates commitment to India through many corporate citizenship initiatives. Ford India places high value on giving back to the people of India and the local Maraimalai Nagar community, from education and health care to environment and safety.Some key Ford initiatives include: the establishment of the Sanjeevi Health Centre; the Henry Ford Chair for Vehicle Emission Research and the Henry Ford Chair for Biomechanics and Transportation Safety at IIT Chennai and NewDelhi, and Ford’s support of the Automobile Research Association of India. Community initiatives have always been and will continue to be the focus of Ford India's corporate citizenship initiatives. One such initiative was joining hands with CII to rebuild the lives of the residents of Panayur Periakuppam affected by the disastrous Tsunami of 2004 and provide them with immediate livelihood, community infrastructure and capacity building. Ford India has formed a CSR Committee with representative employee from cross-functional team which meets once a month. This CSR Committee, supports range of projects from local educational initiatives to internationalenvironment to road safety initiatives and isempowered to make decisions and implementideas.

FOHealth Care: Health care is another priority forFord India’s Corporate Social ResponsibilityCommittee. Ford India built and resourced its ownmedical centre right outside the plant – at a cost ofover Rs. 35 lakhs. The Round Table MCRT - 94has supported the programme right from its

inception.The Sanjeevi Health Centre provides free primarytreatment for all people in need. Since itsopening, the Centre has seen thousands ofpatients with the facilities accommodating 97% ofthe patients for treatment at the centre, with theremaining 3% referred to the local hospital formore extensive care.Health education also plays an important role.The centre employs a trained health worker whovisits the surrounding villages to give advice onpreventative health care. She also acts as aliaison between the villagers and the centre,collecting valuable data on families’ health andeducation. Dr. Achyuth Rao and his staff also visitvillage primary schools to give the children acheck-up and advise on good health practises.The fundamental philosophy behind thesevarious projects is unwavering – to provideassistance and support in a manner that will resultin tangible improvements in the quality of life in thecommunities where Ford operates.With the rapidlyincreasing number of vehicles on India’s roads,the environment and safety are hot topics andFord India takes them very seriously. Ford Indiawas the first automotive manufacturer to sponsortwo lifetime Chairs at the Indian Institute ofTechnology (IIT). Representing an investment ofRs. 95 lakhs, the Chairs encourage and guideresearch and development in the areas ofautomotive environment and safety. Theresearch is independent and results are sharedwith the automotive industry.The Henry Ford Chair for Vehicle EmissionResearch was set up at IIT Chennai in March1998 and exemplifies Ford’s strong commitmentto the worldwide clean air initiative. The HenryFord Chair for Biomechanics and TransportationSafety was established at IIT Delhi in March 1999.Ford sets industry standards in test requirements,often introducing safety procedures well ahead oflegislation. Ford vehicles have advanced safetystructures, which exceed local safety legislationand carry additional supplementary restraints.Ford India granted emission testing equipment tothe Automobile Research Association of India(ARAI) in Pune. ARAI conducts research anddevelopment, testing and evaluation, andcertification of vehicles and components for theindustry and government. Additionally, Ford Indiatrained a number of ARAI executives at Ford'sextensive research and technology facilities inDearborn, USA. This training providedfamiliarisation with new techniques, testingprocedures and test equipment.Ford India also funds and supports initiatives inand around Chennai, reinforcing our efforts inareas of Education, Road Safety and HIV AIDS.Every Ford India employee is activelyencouraged to spend 16 working hours – fullypaid – to participate in charitable work.

The Corporate Social Responsibility Committeecontinues to meet and implement both local andnational initiatives to benefit the people and theenvironment of India.The Corporate Social Responsibility Committeecontinues to meet and implement both local and national initiatives to benefit the people and the environment of

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Ford India strengthens its management team Submitted by Devang Murthy on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 05:50.

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After the launch of the much awaited Figo in the Indian market, Ford India is in mood to leave any stone unturned to gain the much desired high volumes in the Indian market.

In fact, the appointment of N. Raja to vice president, Sales, is a true testimony of the same. While Raja will report to Nigel Wark, executive director, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford India as he replaces Timothy Tucker, who was appointed president & CEO, Ford Japan.

Moreover, under the new job responsibilities, Raja will be responsible for delivering the sales and revenue targets for Ford products in the highly competitive Indian automobile market. In fact, before entering this new job profile, Raja served as general manager of Sales, responsible for National Sales and Field Operations across India for Ford in the Indian market.

It is believed that Raja has played a key role in the sales strategy and the launch of Figo in the Indian market. The fact that he has over 20 years of experience in the Indian automotive industry will help Ford India to get its hands on the price sensitive Indian consumer in the small car segment of the domestic market.

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