New Delhi - India is already the third biggest automobile manufacturer in the world, but it’s also beginning to flex its muscle in exporting cars to other countries.

Top brands are building cars in India and exporting to Japan. Many of these are Japanese brands, which are finding a cost advantage in manufacturing their cars in India and then selling them back into their home market. This phenomenon has been picking up pace in recent quarters. Given how Japanese automakers are the gold standard in manufacturing, this is being seen as a validation of India . . .