In conversation: Santosh Iyer, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India
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Jun 27, 2023 09:04 AMIn conversation: Santosh Iyer, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India
At the launch of the AMG SL55, Girish Karkera spoke to Mercedes-Benz India chief Santosh Iyer about the carmaker's latest offering, the impending shift to EVs and rising cost pressures.
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