With over 375 buses, one million passenger journeys every month and a target of 1,000 buses in the next two years, the company is expanding its footprint across public transport, intercity travel, school mobility and logistics. For Ahmedabad-based Aadinath Bulk Pvt. Ltd., growth has never been measured merely by fleet size. From its beginnings as […]
India’s intercity bus industry is evolving rapidly as passenger expectations move beyond affordability to encompass comfort, convenience, safety and service quality. Travellers today are looking for more than simply reaching their destination—they increasingly expect a seamless journey backed by consistent service and dependable operations. Responding to this shift, zingbus has introduced Maxx, its premium intercity […]
MAN Truck & Bus reported an 8% year-on-year increase in global unit sales during the first half of 2026, selling around 51,000 vehicles. The total comprised approximately 32,000 trucks (+10%), around 3,300 buses (+2%) and just under 16,000 vans (+6%). The company’s engine business also recorded strong growth, rising 17% to nearly 6,000 units. While […]
Prawaas 5.0 concluded successfully after three days of exhibitions, conferences, the Bharat Prawaas Awards 2026 and extensive business networking, reinforcing its position as India’s premier platform for the passenger transport industry. Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI), the landmark fifth edition brought together stakeholders from government, […]
MG Group, one of India’s leading bus and coach manufacturers, today unveiled Starz, its next-generation premium coach platform, at Prawaas 2026, reinforcing its commitment to advancing passenger mobility through engineering excellence, enhanced safety, superior passenger comfort and sustainable manufacturing. The three-day exhibition was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Smt. Miraben Patel, Hon’ble Mayor of Gandhinagar, […]
Volvo Buses India, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), showcased the Volvo 9600 Seater-Sleeper at PRAWAAS 5.0 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, further strengthening its premium coach portfolio in India. Combining the advantages of seating and sleeper travel on a single platform, the new coach is engineered for both short- and long-distance operations. It enables […]
Tata Motors showcased its most advanced portfolio of commercial passenger mobility solutions at Prawaas 5.0, headlined by the launch of the all-new Tata Ultra Prime and Tata Starbus Prime range of buses. Designed to deliver superior comfort, enhanced safety and higher operational efficiency, the new-generation buses underscore the company’s commitment to shaping the future of […]
SWITCH Mobility Ltd, part of the Hinduja Group, has unveiled the all-new SWITCH EiV9 at Prawaas 5.0. Purpose-built for city transit, employee transportation, and school mobility, the next-generation electric bus combines advanced technology, superior passenger comfort, and operational efficiency to set new benchmarks in sustainable mobility. Designed with a strong focus on efficiency, reliability, and total cost of […]
EKA Mobility unveiled its new EKA 9M Electric School Bus at Prawaas 5.0 in Gandhinagar. Developed specifically for school transportation, the EKA 9M Electric School Bus is built on EKA’s lightweight monocoque platform and features a high-strength steel structure, delivering enhanced safety, ride comfort and operational efficiency. The bus accommodates up to 43 passengers plus the driver […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has expanded its BharatBenz bus portfolio with the launch of two new products—the BharatBenz Torqshift 1926 AMT heavy-duty bus chassis for intercity travel and the BharatBenz 917 fully built bus for the growing compact bus segment. The company said India’s bus market […]
As passenger expectations continue to evolve, operators are looking for buses that deliver superior comfort, dependable performance and better returns on investment. Addressing these requirements, the SML Mahindra AASAI MX has been developed as a versatile mid-size bus for employee transportation, hospitality, tourism, educational institutions and contract carriage operations, bringing together passenger comfort, driver convenience […]
Prawaas 5.0, India’s biggest exhibition on public transport, opened at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, bringing together the country’s leading passenger transport manufacturers, technology providers, mobility companies, and bus and car operators under one roof. Organised by the Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI), this landmark edition assumes added significance as […]
Prawaas 5.0, India’s Biggest Show on Public Transport, was officially inaugurated by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar. Organised under the theme “Towards Safe, Smart & Sustainable Passenger Mobility”, the event is aligned with the larger vision of “Steering the Nation Towards […]
By Vishwas Shankar, Vice President & Nachiket Devasthale, Senior Consultant, Mobility Growth Advisory, Frost & Sullivan India’s commercial vehicle (CV) industry has been anchored in diesel-led operating economics for decades. Vehicle value has traditionally been defined by uptime and payload, with limited emphasis on emissions. For most of that time, electric mobility sat somewhere between […]
India’s commercial vehicle and three-wheeler segments both had a strong June 2026, with total registrations hitting record highs across both categories. Freight demand, e-commerce growth, and the continued expansion of last-mile mobility drove volumes upward, while the accelerating shift toward electric vehicles added a new dimension to the competitive landscape. Established leaders held their ground, […]