The company earned about ₹2,100 crore after tax in its standalone business and says it is confident of closing the Iveco deal. Only 35% of shares have been tendered so far. Tata Motors had one of its strongest quarters in the three months to September. The standalone business, which makes commercial vehicles, reported revenue of […]
Marking a significant milestone in its partnership with the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), Volvo Buses India, has secured an order for 200 Volvo 9600 coaches. This represents the single-largest order for Volvo buses in India and marks a significant commitment to strengthening premium intercity public transportation in the state. The order, comprising 170 […]
With onboard washrooms available across more than 95% of its buses, the company is using bio-washroom technology to improve hygiene, reduce water consumption and address operational challenges IntrCity SmartBus, a tech-enabled intercity mobility platform, has announced an estimated annual saving of 3 crore litres of water through the use of bio-washroom technology across its network. […]
SWITCH Mobility, part of the Hinduja Group, and intercity operator Purple Bus have launched what they call the region’s first electric bus service, on the new Nagpur–Chandrapur route, extending Purple Bus’s intercity network further into Vidarbha. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari was present at the flag-off of the first six buses, […]
An analysis of the end-use sectors driving growth across Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle businesses in H1 FY27 Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle sales grew 35.1% year-on-year to 2,43,602 units in H1 FY27, reflecting broad-based demand across its domestic and international businesses. While heavy trucks benefited from infrastructure spending and activity in core industries, intermediate and light […]
Ashok Leyland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Union Bank of India (UBI) to offer tailored financing to customers buying its trucks and buses. Under the partnership, UBI will provide end-to-end vehicle loans with flexible, easy-to-manage repayment options suited to each customer’s needs. The MoU was signed by Neelakantan, Vice President – Finance, Ashok […]
Ashok Leyland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) to offer customised financing to customers buying its trucks and buses. Under the partnership, TMB will provide end-to-end vehicle loans with flexible repayment options suited to each customer’s needs. Founded in 1921, the bank has more than 600 branches, with a strong […]
Jio-bp, the EV charging brand of Reliance BP Mobility, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vertelo, an electric vehicle leasing platform, to support fleets of electric buses and trucks. The two companies will explore combining Vertelo’s leasing services with Jio-bp’s fast-charging network. Plans include making charging points easy to find for Vertelo’s customers, offering […]
From September 15 to 20, 2026, companies from the commercial vehicle, transport, and logistics industries presented innovative solutions for the future of road freight transport at IAA TRANSPORTATION in Hanover. With 1,589 exhibitors from 46 countries, this year’s IAA TRANSPORTATION set a new record for international participation. The number of countries represented increased again compared […]
As India accelerates the transition towards a more organised and sustainable vehicle scrappage ecosystem, Rosmerta Auto Recycling Pvt. Ltd. (RARPL), one of India’s leading Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs), has entered into a strategic partnership with Eicher Trucks and Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) to facilitate the authorised scrapping and recycling […]
SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a global leader in electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, has secured an order for 840 electric buses from Antony Road Transport Solutions under the Government of India’s PM E-Drive scheme Phase I tender. Under the order, SWITCH will supply 9-metre and 12-metre AC electric buses […]
By Naynish Kulkarni, Senior Director, Mobility Growth Advisory Practice, Frost & Sullivan India’s heavy-duty truck (HDT) sector, serving cement, steel, ports, iron ore, coal, and container logistics, is entering a transformation phase. While the sector has historically been diesel-dominated, many industrial applications run on defined routes, predictable duty cycles, and fixed loading points, making them […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the maker of BharatBenz trucks and buses, today inaugurated its new service centre operated by “PPS Trucking” in the Leh district of Ladakh. With this launch, PPS-BharatBenz becomes India’s first and only player to offer a commercial vehicle repair facility at one of the highest operational altitudes, located at approximately […]
FlixBus India, the global travel-tech company, is marking two years of operations in South India, with more than 50% of its India network now spanning the region, as the company records strong growth across key southern markets. In September 2026, FlixBus’s network from Hyderabad grew 159% year-on-year, Bengaluru grew 260%, and Chennai grew 100%, compared […]
Skyworth Auto is making its first-ever appearance at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in Hannover, presenting five electric and intelligent commercial vehicles and showcasing its latest developments in electrification, autonomous driving and intelligent commercial mobility. The highlight of the company’s debut is the global premiere of the SKYWORTH Z9, a new L4 autonomous pure-electric heavy truck designed […]