ETAuto Business Sentiment Survey FY2017, conducted online, received 1,004 responses from across the value chain in the automotive space, such as OEMs, component industry, dealerships and a few allied segments like consultancies, research firms, machine tool makers and service providers. Nearly a quarter of the respondents were chairmen, directors, presidents, vice presidents and other CXO-level executives, making this one of the most authentic and imperative studies in the sector.