During the Golden Week holidays this month I went to Mumbai, India on a business trip. It was very hot in India as it was the peak of Indian summer. However, I am happy that I survived the Indian summer for one week. During this trip to India, I had a chance to touch and feel the world’s lowest priced passenger car – The Nano made by Tata Car company of India. In fact this car was launched just 2 years ago targeting the Indian small car market. The Nano is a tiny car with the even tinier price-tag. It retails in India for Rs. 100,000 (US$2,200) and is an economic choice to fit a family of four comfortably. Tata Nano The Nano was the result of the vision of Mr. Ratan Tata, the Chairman of the Tata Motors. When Mr.Tata envisioned this eco-friendly, people’s car with a price tag of just around US$2,200, most automakers around the world scoffed at him. Japanese car makers like Suzuki who had a big presence in Indian car...