Events

India Fastener Show: Igniting Innovation and Growth in the Fastener Industry

India Fastener Show, one of the most anticipated exhibitions in the fastener industry, is all set to take place from 17-18-19 October 2024 at Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre (PIECC). After two remarkably successful editions in Pune and Chennai respectively, the event is back in Pune, India’s engineering and manufacturing capital with strategic support […]

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Blue Energy Motors Spearheading India’s LNG Revolution in Long-Haul Trucking

India’s ambitious environmental goals have ignited a vital discussion: is Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) the pivotal transition fuel? In an exclusive interaction with Anirudh Bhuwalka, CEO of Blue Energy Motors, Rajesh Rajgor explores the company’s pioneering efforts in bringing LNG trucks to India. Bhuwalka emphasizes collaborations with industry giants like the IVECO Group and stresses […]

partnership

Brakes India and ADVICS join hands for Advanced Braking Solutions

Brakes India, a TSF Group company and India’s leading braking systems manufacturer together with ADVICS, an AISIN Group company and Japan’s leading premium brake system supplier, plan to form a joint venture to design, develop and manufacture advanced braking products for the Indian light vehicle market. The joint venture entity will focus on developing advanced […]

Emobility

Driving Towards a Sustainable Future – An Insightful Conversation with Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Chairman of EKA Mobility

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the automotive industry, EKA Mobility has emerged as a pioneering force committed to sustainability and innovation. Led by Dr. Sudhir Mehta, the company has embarked on an ambitious journey to redefine commercial transportation with cutting-edge electric vehicles. With a mission to accelerate sustainability and a vision to lead the […]

Construction Equipment

ACE Signs MoU with Bank of Baroda for CE Finance

Action Construction Equipment Ltd. (ACE), one of India’s leading construction equipment and manufacturing companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank of Baroda to provide financing solutions for the construction equipment businesses. The MOU was signed in the presence of Mr. Manish Handa, VP & Business Head of Earthmoving Equipment Division at ACE, and Mr. […]

Trucks

QUANTRON brings first fuel cell-powered light and heavy-duty trucks to market

Targets cost parity for zero emission CVs through global partnerships Quantron AG, a specialist in sustainable passenger and freight transportation, has announced that it is furthering its global partnerships with international commercial vehicle and component manufacturers at the VDA International Press Workshop in Frankfurt am Main. QUANTRON’s goal is to offer zero emission commercial vehicles […]

tyres

JK Tyre launches new range of next-gen tyres for CVs

Indian tyre major and leader in truck & bus radial tyres, JK Tyre & Industries, has introduced an advanced range of tyres designed to meet the evolving needs of the transportation sector. JK Tyre plans to further strengthen their Truck & Bus Radial range with four new variants: JETWAY JUM XM, JETWAY JUC XM, JETSTEEL JDC […]

Dealerships Trucks

Ashok Leyland opens new LCV dealership at Chhindwara in MP

Ashok Leyland has inaugurated a new dealership for Light Commercial Vehicles in Chhindwara. This is the company’s eighth LCV dealership in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The new channel partner Sunil MotoCorp has a 3S (Sales, Service and Spares) facility strategically located Near Durga Mandir, Chandangaon, Nagpur Road, Chhindwara 480001 Madhya Pradesh. The facility is […]

Emobility

BPCL Partners with Bounce Infinity to Launch ‘eDrive Stores’

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Maharatna and India’s second-largest government-owned downstream oil producer, has announced a strategic partnership with Bounce Infinity, a made-in-India electric scooter manufacturer. This collaboration aims to strengthen electric vehicle (EV) adoption across the country through the launch of innovative “eDrive stores” at select BPCL retail outlets. The new BPCL “eDrive […]

Garage Equipment

Kärcher India Leading the Charge for a Cleaner and Greener Future

In an exclusive interview with Jatinder Kaul, Managing Director of Kärcher India, Rajesh Rajgor gained valuable insights into the company’s strategies and future plans. Kaul highlighted Kärcher India’s commitment to expanding manufacturing locally, bolstering distribution networks, and prioritising affordability. He also discussed advancements in robotic solutions and the ambitious Strategy 2030, aligning with India’s industrialisation […]

sales & service

FADA and Frost & Sullivan launch pioneering Customer Experience Index Study

Empowering Auto Industry with Data-Driven Insights to Craft Superior Customer Strategies The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex body championing the interests of India’s Automobile Retail Sector, has teamed up with Frost & Sullivan, a Growth Pipeline Company to spearhead an ambitious Customer Experience Index (CEI) Study. This ground-breaking project aims to meticulously […]

Service & Maintenance Three Wheelers

TVS Motor Company partners with CSC Grameen eStores for 3W range

TVS Motor Company (TVSM), leading manufacturer in the two and three-wheeler space, has signed an agreement with CSC Grameen eStores for its commercial vehicle range (3-Wheelers). The partnership will enable CSC Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) to serve as a touchpoint for TVS Motor’s commercial vehicles. VLEs will facilitate the process of enquiry, purchase, test drives […]

COMPONENTS

Rane Group’s Strategic Evolution In The Automotive Aftermarket

Company eyeing Rs. 1,000-Cr revenue by 2027 The Rane Group, a stalwart in the Indian automotive components industry, has carved a formidable presence in both the domestic and international markets. Known for its unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, Rane has strategically positioned itself to capitalize on the evolving dynamics of the automotive aftermarket. As […]

Buses

Eicher rolls out 50,000th fully-built bus from Baggad plant

Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles, has announced the rollout of its 50,000th fully factory-built bus from its state-of-the-art Baggad Plant in Madhya Pradesh. The milestone vehicle is an Eicher Skyline Pro E electric bus, reflecting the unwavering commitment of the Baggad factory to cater to the rapidly modernizing Indian public […]