• End-to-end service provider for all diesel powered vehicles
• Plans to open 4 more centres in the coming year

Kolhapur, May 4, 2007: The Automotive Aftermarket division of Bosch’s flagship Motor Industries Company Limited today inaugurated its second Bosch Diesel Centre (BDC) in the country at Kolhapur. The new BDC will be an end-to-end service provider for all diesel vehicles. Apart from providing expertise in the repair of conventional diesel injection pumps and components, the BDC is well-equipped to repair all Bosch systems and components such as Electronic Diesel Control pumps and Common Rail pumps both on and off the vehicle.

Mr. Odd Joergenrud, Vice President, Asia Pacific Automotive Aftermarket Division, RobertBosch Pt Ltd (SEA) Pte Ltd who was present at the inauguration said, “Last year we launched the first BDC in India at Ahmedabad, which has received a very encouraging
response and we hope to receive a similar response in Kolhapur. At Kolhapur, our specialists will continue to provide complete diagnosis and solutions for all types of diesel powered vehicles.”

M/s Hem Kiran Diesels, located in Kolhapur is the local channel partner for the company in this initiative. The new BDC in Kolhapur, which is spread over a sprawling 23,000 sq.ft will have a team of 30 skilled personnel servicing customer requirements.

Mr. Ravi Krishnamurthi, Regional Sales Director, India & SAARC, Automotive Aftermarket, Motor Industries Company Limited (Mico) said “All work done on diesel vehicles at the BDC, right from diagnosis to repair, is carried out using the most modern testing and measuring equipment by competent technicians, and adheres to the highest standards of Bosch quality.This BDC, initiated by our esteemed channel partner is authorized to also carry out all Bosch and Mico after sales service and warranty work.”

There are over 500 Bosch Diesel Centres in the world including 42 in the Asia-Pacific region alone. Bosch plans to open 4 more centers in India in the coming year, depending on market conditions and future customer needs.

About the Bosch Group
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 260,000 associates generated sales of 43.7 billion euros in fiscal 2006. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 300 subsidiary and regional companies in over 50 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Bosch spends more than three billion euros each year for research and development, and in 2006 applied for over 3,000 patents worldwide. The company was set up in Stuttgart in
1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.”

The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch GmbH.

Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.com

About Motor Industries Company Limited
Motor Industries Company Limited (Mico) is the flagship of the Bosch Group subsidiaries in India. Founded in 1951, Mico has grown over the years to become the largest auto component manufacturer in the country.

The Bosch Group holds 60.55% stake in Mico and has planned a sizeable investment to introduce and manufacture new world class technology for the Indian market. It is headquartered in Bangalore with manufacturing facilities in Bangalore, Nashik, Naganathapura and Jaipur. All the 4 plants are TS 16949 and ISO14001 certified. With strength of around 10,000 associates, the company has its presence across three business sectors of automotive technology, industrial technology and consumer goods and building technology. It has a
national network spanning across 1000 towns and cities in India with over 4,000 authorized representations which ensure widespread availability of both products and after-sales services.

Additional information can be accessed at www.boschindia.com