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Frugal Innovation: Lessons from Carlos Ghosn, CEO, Renault-Nissan

Harvard Business Review

In addition to a stripped-down, modern design, Logan is reliable and energy efficient. Since its launch in September 2011, DOST has garnered more than a third of India's hypercompetitive light commercial vehicles market. And they did it. The result is DOST, an entry-level pick-up truck with a starting price of Rs 3.7

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Use Jugaad to Innovate Faster, Cheaper, Better

Harvard Business Review

We recently attended the World Economic Forum's India Economic Summit 2011 in Mumbai, where we moderated several panels and workshops on the topic of innovation. Take, for instance, SELCO, an Indian renewable energy firm founded by the U.S.-educated In sum, they strive to deliver more (value) for less (cost). educated Harish Hande.