New heavy commercial truck combines 320 HP mPOWER engine, AI-enabled fuel-saving technology and 48-hour uptime guarantee Mahindra Truck and Bus, part of the Mahindra Group, has launched the BLAZO i-TRK, a new-generation heavy commercial vehicle designed to improve fuel efficiency, vehicle uptime, operational productivity and fleet management for transporters and fleet owners. The BLAZO i-TRK […]
BLive, India’s leading integrated commercial EV mobility platform, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, to deploy up to 1,000 Tata electric mini trucks through BLive PRIME, its franchise-owned commercial EV fleet programme. The planned rollout is part of the company’s strategy to build scale in India’s fast-growing Cargo […]
Ashok Leyland emerged stronger from months of industry turbulence, posting its highest-ever Q1 revenue, PBT, and PAT. The company reported its highest-ever commercial vehicle volume of 48,763 units, compared to 44,238 units in the same period last year. Q1 revenue also hit an all-time high of ₹9,634 crore, against ₹8,725 crore last year. The company […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), maker of BharatBenz trucks and buses and a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, today announced an additional investment of approximately ₹4,000 crore in Tamil Nadu to further strengthen BharatBenz and India’s commercial vehicle ecosystem. The additional investment was outlined as part of a non-binding facilitation Memorandum of Understanding […]
The MD & CEO of the company Mr. Girish Wagh credited the quarter’s growth to a strong product portfolio, sharp execution, and discipline, while highlighting EV momentum. At its Q1FY27 earnings call held last evening, Mr. Wagh gave an indication of how the company managed rising costs while betting big on both electric vehicles and […]
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, […]
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the tenure of the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme by two years, taking its implementation period from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2028. Originally notified on 29 September 2024 with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore for a two-year period, the scheme […]
The commercial vehicle industry is entering an era where electrification, automation, connectivity and digitalisation are no longer standalone technology domains—they are increasingly converging to create smarter, safer and more efficient vehicles. According to Ivan Brajdic, Head of R&D at the Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) Division, ZF, the next phase of innovation will be defined not […]
As the global commercial vehicle industry navigates geopolitical uncertainties, evolving regulations and the transition towards cleaner mobility, India has emerged as one of the brightest growth markets for the sector. Andreas Moser, Member of the ZF Board of Management and Head of the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division, believes the country’s strong market momentum, growing focus […]
Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group’s flagship and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Drivn, a provider of financing and leasing solutions for electric commercial vehicles. The partnership will enable both companies to offer customised financial solutions to customers purchasing Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicles. The MoU was signed by […]
The Board of Directors of SML Mahindra Limited (SML) has approved the acquisition of Mahindra Truck & Bus Division (“MTBD”) from Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M) on a slump sale basis. The transaction is expected to be completed during FY2027. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in SML’s growth journey and represents a strategic step […]
Transport Corporation of India Ltd. (TCI), India’s leading integrated multimodal logistics and supply chain solutions provider, has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. Financial Highlights – Q1 FY2027: • Revenue: TCI reported consolidated revenue of ₹12,548 million, registering a growth of 9.1% compared to ₹11,506 million in the corresponding […]
Ashok Leyland has signed a memorandum of understanding with UCO Bank to establish a strategic vehicle financing partnership, enabling both organisations to offer customised financial solutions to customers buying Ashok Leyland trucks and buses. The MoU was signed by Mr. Neelakantan, Vice President of Finance at Ashok Leyland, and Mr. R.S. Ajith, Zonal Head of […]
Montra Electric and Wonder Cement have announced the deployment of around 250 heavy-duty electric trucks — the Rhino 5538 EV 42 TT — across a 1,450-km corridor spanning Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, creating India’s longest commercial electric freight corridor. The trucks will operate on the Nimbahera to Dahej Port and Nimbahera to Tuna […]
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited (ZF CVCS India) has secured business nominations from three leading Indian commercial vehicle OEMs for its ESCsmart™ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) solution. The multi-year programs cover truck platforms across both 24V and 12V architectures and support upcoming vehicle programs designed to meet India’s new ESC safety regulations. Production […]