Every household in India should dream of being the proud owner of an automobile. After 60 long years of independence, this basic necessity should be fulfilled. India is developing with the Indian currency getting stronger day by day. You find multistory buildings with car parks. Supermarkets and flyovers (overpasses) are being constructed in many cities. More and more people are traveling and settling abroad.

With the convertibility of the rupee in the current and capital accounts, many imported goods are becoming within reach of the common man. With assistance from the Customs Department, the automobile industry could take off, and the late Rajiv Gandhi's dreams could come true. Japanese automakers can make American Henry Ford's dream come true even in India.

s. venkateshwaran