Financial Year 2012 was a landmark year - both in a positive and negative manner. It paved way for many breakthrough launches - saw the launch of segment defining Fluidic Verna, excellent value for money XUV 500, Hyundai's entry level offering Eon and many more. It also displayed its sudden love for MPV/MUVs in the Auto Expo - Maruti's Ertiga, Chevrolet's Enjoy and Nissan's Evalia were the most sought after showcase at the expo. We were now exposed to the hard truth as well - that how labour intensive the auto industry is... A labor strike can strike at Maruti shook the entire Auto Industry. The aftermath took its toll on the overall numbers. This was further

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