Nissan Focused on Russia, China, India for Growth

TOKYO – This year, the world of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. is more topsy and turvy than usual.

After a parade of improved performances in four previous years, sales in the first half of fiscal 2006 (ending Sept. 30) sagged 6.9% globally and were off 10.2% in the U.S., 16.9% in Japan and 4.4% in Europe – three key markets. Operating profits dropped 15.3%.

This is considered only a temporary ...