For over six decades, SM Kannappa Automobiles (Prakash Bus) has been building safe and reliable bus bodies for India. As the industry moves toward electrification, safety, and digital connectivity, Mr. Kesavan T, Director – Technical of the company is looking at expanding capabilities, forging new partnerships, and investing in the future — committed to delivering […]
The company believes that diesel engines will continue to play a vital role, performing particularly well in commercial vehicles, off-highway equipment, tractors, and select variants of passenger vehicles, says, Mr. T. K. Balaji, Chairman & Managing Director, Delphi-TVS Technologies Ltd. The Indian automotive landscape is evolving towards a multi-energy ecosystem where multiple fuel paths, including […]
The company’s growth has been closely aligned with the evolution of India’s bus body building sector, says Mr. Anil Mohan Kamat, Chairman & Managing Director, MG Group. The Indian commercial vehicle and bus mobility industry is entering one of its most transformative decades. By 2030, “we expect five major trends to redefine the sector, Mr. […]
Seven months after the launch of its next-generation truck range, MOTORINDIA goes back to the fleet owners to see whether higher payload, better fuel efficiency and stronger earnings are translating into real-world gains. For a fleet owner, profitability is not a line in a brochure. It is the calculation made at the end of every […]
Sarveshwari Technologies Ltd. made its debut at Prawaas 5.0 with a comprehensive portfolio of workshop equipment and service solutions for the bus industry, receiving encouraging feedback from OEMs, fleet operators and bus operators alike. According to Mr. Mukund Goel, Director, the exhibition provided an ideal platform to demonstrate the company’s capability as a one-stop solutions […]
The growing adoption of air-conditioned buses across India, coupled with the rapid electrification of public transport, is creating fresh opportunities for HVAC solution providers. Looking to capitalise on this momentum is KRN HVAC Products (KRN SPH), a joint venture that combines KRN’s manufacturing strengths with Sphere’s long-standing expertise in bus air-conditioning systems. Making its debut […]
At Prawaas 5.0, SAFEX Fire Services demonstrated how detection, suppression and driver alerts need to work as an integrated system – while highlighting the growing focus among bus operators on real-world fire safety. Prawaas 5.0 provided SAFEX Fire Services Ltd. with an opportunity to engage directly with the people responsible for operating buses and coaches, […]
As India’s bus and coach industry undergoes a rapid transformation driven by higher quality standards, electrification and evolving regulations, Sika is strengthening its presence with advanced bonding, sealing, damping and protection solutions tailored for the market. At Prawaas 5.0, the global specialty chemicals company showcased technologies designed to help manufacturers improve productivity while enhancing vehicle […]
At Prawaas 5.0, Dr. Aanchal Jain, CEO, PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd., outlined the company’s strategy to expand electric mobility beyond state transport undertakings (STUs) by introducing purpose-built electric buses for school and staff transportation. With a strong focus on reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) through engineering innovation, PMI believes these segments could […]
With lightweighting gaining importance across commercial mobility, Virgo Prime Aluminum is strengthening its aluminium portfolio and market presence to support the evolving requirements of OEMs, bus body builders and component manufacturers. Prawaas 5.0 provided Virgo Prime Aluminum with a valuable platform to showcase its range of flat-rolled aluminium products for the automotive and commercial mobility […]
As India’s bus industry embraces electrification, lightweight materials and more sustainable manufacturing practices, coatings are evolving from being purely aesthetic finishes to becoming critical enablers of performance, efficiency and durability. For Axalta India, a global leader in coatings, the bus segment remains a strategic priority, with the company continuing to invest in technologies tailored to […]
As India’s intercity bus travel market continues to evolve, AbhiBus is expanding its focus beyond ticket booking to deliver technology-driven solutions for both passengers and bus operators. Speaking to MOTORINDIA on the sidelines of Prawaas 5.0, Mr. Rohit Sharma, COO, AbhiBus, shared how the company is leveraging artificial intelligence, data intelligence and customer-centric innovations to […]
As passenger expectations continue to evolve, bus operators and coach builders are increasingly investing in technologies that enhance comfort, safety and connectivity. With nearly three decades of experience in the segment, CARBON is strengthening its position by expanding its portfolio of entertainment and security solutions while backing them with a strong nationwide after-sales network. Speaking […]
As India’s intercity bus industry continues to embrace digital transformation, redBus continues to expand its role beyond ticketing, as a technology partner for bus operators. At Prawaas 5.0, the company showcased a range of AI-powered and data-driven solutions aimed at helping operators improve profitability, identify new business opportunities and enhance passenger experience. Speaking to MOTORINDIA, […]
Trans ACNR, the Delhi-headquartered transport air-conditioning specialist behind the JTAC bus air-conditioning brand, showcased several new solutions at Prawaas 5.0 while outlining an ambitious roadmap that spans a near-tripling of production capacity, a wider global footprint and a move into new application segments such as battery energy storage systems (BESS) and data centre cooling. To […]