GM chief Rick Wagoner visits India

16 April 2007

New Delhi: Rick Wagoner, chairman and chief executive officer, General Motors Corporation, is on an a visit to India for the launch of company''s launch of the mini car Chevrolet Spark.

Wagoner''s visit is being seen as a relationship building exercise with the government — he is scheduled to meet prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, and senior government officials — and also build confidence among the Indian consumers.

Wagoner will also review General Motor''s Indian operations and future plans.

Wagoner is visiting India after nine years since his first visit in 1998. According to analysts, his visit is part of GM''s worldwide strategy to revive its flagging auto sales.

Wagoner''s itinerary includes a visit to the company''s R&D and engineering centre in Bangalore on Wednesday.

He would also meet industry associations such as the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, Confederation of Indian Industry, Automotive Components Manufacturers Association as well as the American Chamber of Commerce in India.