Liqui Moly’s business in India has matured significantly over the past two years, with the company strengthening its focus on customer development, expanding its partner network and supporting workshops with innovative solutions to address their day-to-day challenges. According to Mr. Gunda Balasubrahmanyam, Export – Indian Sub Continent, Liqui Moly, the company has built a growing […]
As the automotive industry embraces stricter regulations, electrification and digitalisation, SMS Autoline Equipments is strengthening its capabilities in vehicle diagnostics, inspection systems and workshop solutions to help customers stay ahead of the curve. The automotive industry is entering a new era where vehicle safety, regulatory compliance and digital intelligence will become as important as vehicle […]
The company’s vision is to strengthen its position as India’s largest phygital marketplace for pre-owned vehicles, equipment, and other assets while creating sustainable value for every stakeholder in the ecosystem, says, Mr. Sameer Malhotra, Director & CEO, Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). India’s pre-owned vehicle and equipment industry is entering a transformative decade, driven by […]
“Our mission is to indigenously meet the clutch requirements of every automotive application through continuous technology upgradation and an experienced workforce, says, Mr. Pramod Kumar, Marketing GM, Macas Automotive. Powertrains are going to diversify rather than switch over completely. Electric will make real headway in intra-city and last-mile vehicles — but for medium and heavy […]
By 2030, competitiveness will increasingly be measured through total lifecycle value—efficiency, durability, carbon impact, circularity and dependable performance—rather than initial component cost alone, says, Mr. Hitendra Bhargava, CEO, Klüber Lubrication India & Regional Management Board Member – Asia Pacific, Klüber Lubrication. The automotive component industry is entering a decade in which transformation and resilience must progress […]
The commercial vehicle of tomorrow will be designed around three non-negotiable demands — a more comfortable experience for passengers, vehicles that stay on the road longer, and economics that make ownership genuinely rewarding, says, Mr. Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors Limited. The automotive industry is evolving in response to changing customer expectations. While electrification […]
India’s automotive aftermarket is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by evolving vehicle technologies, changing customer expectations, and the growing need for stronger industry partnerships. In this conversation, Charu Saxena, Managing Director, HELLA India Autoparts and Services Pvt. Ltd., reflects on her leadership journey, shares her perspective on the evolving aftermarket landscape, and outlines […]
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 […]