STOP BHEL'S DANGEROUS TRUCK WITH SIEMENS - An Investigative Analysis

Abstract

An investigative analysis of the process of mortgaging a core public sector undertaking to a West German multinational and of its impact on other industries.

CONTENTS • 1. Foundations of Independent Industry for Power and Engineering Equipment • II. Beginning of Reversal of the Path of Self-Reliance • III. KWU Equipment Forced on India • IV. The Proposed Agreement for "Broad-based Co-operation" • V. Wide entry of Siemens into the Indian Market • VI. Indigenous Development and Self-Reliance Buried • VII. Impact of the Agreement on other Industries • VIII. Cost of the Agreement to the Country • IX. Export Performance • X. Key Men Behind Collaboration with Multinationals • XI. Raghavan's Ouster Due to Pressure of Siemens and its Lobby • XII. Stop this Sell-out • XIII. Conclusion • Appendices