Infrastructure expansion, organised freight and rising demand for lifecycle value are positioning trailer axles as a strategic growth opportunity in commercial mobility. Mr. Chaitanya Jalan, Jt. Managing Director, Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd., believes the commercial mobility ecosystem will undergo significant transformation by 2030, with the trailer axle segment emerging as a promising growth opportunity. Investments in […]
Success in 2030 will be measured in electrified freight corridors running end to end, fleet operators who no longer see electric trucks as experiments, and a supply chain built substantially in India, says Mr. Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director, Montra Electric. India runs on close to four million heavy trucks, and until recently, virtually none moved freight […]
The truck and trailer industry will move from a purely hardware-driven approach to connected, intelligent, and sustainable mobility ecosystem, says Mr. Pradeep Gorur Sheshagiri, MD, JOST India. The truck and trailer industry is entering a transformative decade, driven by efficiency, sustainability, digitalisation and supply-chain resilience. Geopolitical uncertainties, shifting trade routes, commodity volatility, and regulatory changes […]
Engineering lighter, safer and lower-maintenance axle solutions for the commercial vehicles of tomorrow The commercial vehicle industry is entering a decade where safety, operational efficiency and total lifecycle value will define purchasing decisions more than acquisition cost alone. According to Mr. Shashank Jangra, Head – Sales, Marketing & Business Development, ADR Axle India, the shift […]
Driving Intelligent Mobility Through Connected and Sustainable Technologies The commercial mobility industry is entering a defining phase where technology, sustainability and operational excellence will shape the next generation of transportation. According to Mr. Nagaraj Ubale, Managing Director, BPW Trailer Systems India, the industry’s evolution by 2030 will be driven by a combination of electrification, digitalisation, […]
Three-year engineering partnership expands air-suspension applications across India’s commercial vehicle landscape BPW Trailer Systems India and GreenLine Mobility Systems have achieved a significant milestone with 1,000 vehicles equipped with BPW air suspension, marking three years of collaboration focused on application-specific engineering, improved vehicle performance and more efficient commercial mobility. The partnership began in 2023 with […]
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has mandated the fitment of systems to cover the load bodies of all tippers and dumpers, with the new requirement coming into effect from April 1, 2027. The provision forms part of the Central Motor Vehicles (Twelfth Amendment) Rules, 2026, notified by the Ministry on July 28, […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan With over four decades of experience, a fleet of 1,300+ owned automobile carriers and 12 railway rakes, IVC Logistics has built a reputation as one of India’s leading automobile logistics companies. In this interaction with MOTORINDIA, Mr. K.S. Singhal, Chairman & Managing Director, Indian Vehicle Carriers (IVC), discusses the company’s journey, technological innovations, […]
Montra Electric, the clean mobility brand of the Murugappa Group, has flagged off the first batch of its Rhino 5538 EV heavy-duty electric trucks from its manufacturing facility in Manesar, marking the beginning of a phased large-scale commercial deployment across key industrial sectors in India. The rollout signals a significant shift in India’s heavy commercial […]
Olectra Greentech Limited has reported its best-ever annual performance in FY26, delivering 1,280 electric vehicles — the highest since inception. Revenue grew 28% year on year to ₹2,312.17 crore, EBITDA rose 27% to ₹352.28 crore, and profit after tax increased 29% to ₹179.53 crore. Cumulative deliveries stood at 3,998 units as of March 31, 2026, […]
New Ajapar Plant Signals company’s Next Phase of Growth and Modernisation For three decades, Atri Trailers has been a familiar name in Kutch’s transportation ecosystem. What began as a small entrepreneurial venture has steadily evolved into one of the region’s leading trailer manufacturing businesses. Today, with the commissioning of its modern manufacturing facility at Ajapar […]
Volvo Trucks India has launched the Volvo FMX Edge, an off-road dump truck developed to transform productivity in mining operations in India. The product was unveiled at the Volvo facility in Hoskote, Bengaluru, in the presence of leading Indian mining customers, senior leadership from Volvo Trucks, VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd., and Volvo Construction Equipment. Built on […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan In the highly competitive and complex automotive industry, OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) like MSIL face the formidable challenge of orchestrating an extensive and efficient transportation network. Their goal is to deliver vehicles seamlessly across diverse markets—domestic and export—while maintaining quality, optimizing costs, and adhering to strict timelines. This article explores the intricacies […]
Truck loader cranes bring transport and lifting together in one solution, cutting complexity, saving time, and lowering overall operating costs. As infrastructure projects rise and logistics networks expand, a quiet but important shift is happening in the background. The way materials are lifted, moved and handled is changing—and at the centre of this shift is […]
With a sharp focus on automation, digital integration and process discipline, the facility reinforces the trailer maker’s long-term vision of scalable, future-ready manufacturing. When VST CoreB Trailers formally unveiled its new manufacturing facility near Kotputli in Rajasthan, it did more than add capacity; it redefined what scale and seriousness look like in India’s trailer manufacturing […]