Mahindra has created a buzz with their plans for an electric 'halo car' – a high performance, cutting edge car designed to demonstrate their prowess. For some, it's a bold move into the future of automotive design, for others it's a flashy distraction from more practical concerns. The debate is about whether this is real innovation with real commitment for moving things forward, or whether it’s just a buzz factory with nothing to offer discerning consumers. What questions remain about how technology and design elements from this halo car will trickle down to more affordable models; and if resources put into this project could be put to better use? It also discusses the readiness of India in infrastructure and market for such a vehicle.