Knowledge Ridge

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Automotive Passenger Car Business Consultant (Feb 2022 - Present); India

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NA, India

Former Vice President Operations & Business Development at Mandovi Motors Pvt.Ltd (1986 - Jun 2019); India

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ESG: The New Auto Imperative

ESG: The New Auto Imperative

India’s passenger vehicle market will see shifting demand across entry, premium, and SUV segments, driven by younger buyers, digital/AI-led experience, …

November 18, 2025

India’s Auto Industry: Green Tech Revolution

India’s Auto Industry: Green Tech Revolution

Discover how India’s automotive sector is transforming through green technology, EV adoption, major players, battery innovation, sustainability, supply chain challenges, …

September 25, 2024

Purposeful Systems Drive Dealership Success

Purposeful Systems Drive Dealership Success

Learn how automotive dealerships boost efficiency, sales, and customer experience by adopting purposeful systems—clear objectives, standardized processes, data-driven decision-making, and …

June 12, 2024

Flying Cars: The Future of Mobility

Flying Cars: The Future of Mobility

This article explores the rise of flying cars, highlighting global innovation, eVTOL technology, potential benefits, major challenges, and the transformative …

April 30, 2024

Generative AI: Transforming Multi-Outlet Dealerships

Generative AI: Transforming Multi-Outlet Dealerships

This article explores how generative AI empowers multi-outlet automotive dealerships to unify data, personalize customer journeys, optimize inventory, and streamline …

March 31, 2024

India's Green Logistics Revolution

India's Green Logistics Revolution

This article highlights India’s shift to cleaner logistics through alternative fuels, green infrastructure, smart cities, and policy innovation, while addressing …

February 9, 2024

ETL Optimization: Transforming Dealerships

ETL Optimization: Transforming Dealerships

This article reveals how car dealerships can leverage ETL processes for local data insights, improve pipeline performance, ensure data quality, …

January 3, 2024

India’s Roadmap to Sustainable Mobility

India’s Roadmap to Sustainable Mobility

This article examines India’s climate action, spotlighting government policies, research institutions, alternative fuels, and sustainable practices driving progress toward a …

January 3, 2024

Revitalizing India’s Ethanol Ambitions

Revitalizing India’s Ethanol Ambitions

This article examines India’s ethanol program, covering feedstock shortages, policy challenges, sustainability, and farmer welfare, while outlining strategic solutions for …

December 18, 2023

The Green Shift  In Automotive And Surface Transport

The Green Shift In Automotive And Surface Transport

Knowledge Ridge Expert Balakrishna B V highlights India’s climate commitments and the urgent need for a green transition. From EV …

December 6, 2023

Amazon-Hyundai: The Future of Car Buying

Amazon-Hyundai: The Future of Car Buying

This article analyzes the Amazon-Hyundai partnership, detailing its disruptive impact on dealerships, enhanced consumer convenience, and how it signals a …

December 4, 2023

Big Data Revolutionizes Urban Transportation

Big Data Revolutionizes Urban Transportation

This article explores how big data is transforming Indian urban transportation—improving traffic, safety, public transit, and predictive maintenance—while addressing challenges, …

November 3, 2023

Redefining Excellence in Indian Car Dealerships

Redefining Excellence in Indian Car Dealerships

This article offers actionable strategies for Indian car dealerships to inspire teams, enhance customer experience, leverage technology, and use targeted …

October 6, 2023

Sustainable Growth Strategies for SMEs

Sustainable Growth Strategies for SMEs

This article urges SMEs to move beyond short-term pressure tactics, highlighting the value of analytics, ethical leadership, customer-centricity, and community …

September 4, 2023

How Auto OEMs Are Transforming Dealerships

How Auto OEMs Are Transforming Dealerships

This article explores how auto OEMs have transformed dealership operations with branding, technology, standards, and AI, addressing challenges and shaping …

August 4, 2023

Evolution Of Technology In The Indian Car Industry

Evolution Of Technology In The Indian Car Industry

From carburetors to AI-powered EVs, India’s car industry has raced through decades of innovation. Discover how safety, connectivity, electric mobility, …

July 7, 2023

Indian Automotive Passenger Car Revolution

Indian Automotive Passenger Car Revolution

India’s passenger car industry has evolved from restricted production to global competitiveness—driven by liberalization, FDI, and now a push for …

May 26, 2023