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, […]
India’s automotive sector closed June 2026 on a strong note, with broad-based growth across passenger cars, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and tractors. Several manufacturers posted record monthly or half-yearly sales figures, electric vehicle volumes continued their sharp upward trajectory, and export numbers added further momentum to an already encouraging picture. From mass-market scooters to heavy trucks, […]
Record financial performance, stronger market leadership, digital transformation and the proposed IVECO acquisition position the company for sustained long-term growth The financial year 2025-26 marked a defining chapter in Tata Motors’ journey. Following the successful demerger and listing of its Commercial Vehicles business as an independent entity, the company entered a new phase with sharper […]
As intercity bus travel grows into a mainstream choice for Indian passengers, FlixBus has detailed the safety framework, operating protocols, and oversight measures that govern its services across the country. The global travel-tech platform, which now operates across more than 330 cities in partnership with over 60 regional fleet operators, shared the measures as part […]
Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India, under the Scheme for Support to NCRPB for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in the Delhi-NCR area. The partnership aims to accelerate the replacement […]
Force Motors Ltd., India’s largest van manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), Government of India, to participate in the Commercial Vehicle Replacement Scheme for the Delhi-NCR region. The scheme aims to accelerate the replacement of BS IV and older trucks and buses operating in […]
Tata Motors MD & CEO says India’s unique incentive structure and ecosystem development have positioned the country ahead of several global markets in commercial vehicle electrification While several global markets are witnessing slower-than-expected adoption of electric trucks, India is emerging as one of the brighter spots in commercial vehicle electrification. Responding to a MOTORINDIA question […]
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, […]
Electric trucks operating with two-driver teams stand to benefit significantly from charging capacities exceeding one megawatt. Even in situations where overnight charging is not possible, ultra-fast charging can substantially reduce vehicle downtime and improve operational efficiency. MAN Truck & Bus, together with its partners in the NEFTON 3000 funded project, has achieved a major technological […]
Busworld Southeast Asia, held from 20 to 22 May 2026, once again demonstrated why Jakarta – the world’s largest city by population – is emerging as a key meeting point for the ASEAN bus and coach industry. The fourth edition of the exhibition brought together 47 exhibitors from nine countries and welcomed 5,133 registered visitors […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) under the Government of India’s scheme for the replacement of old trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region). The scheme, approved by the Union […]