Tata Motors has announced orders for over 3,400 electric commercial vehicles across segments, marking a significant milestone in the mainstream adoption of electric mobility for both freight and passenger transport in India. The orders comprise approximately 2,000 small commercial vehicles and pick-ups, 900 trucks, and 500 buses, spanning applications as diverse as e-commerce, logistics, FMCG […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan As India’s logistics sector undergoes rapid transformation, the company is driving profitable growth through technology-led operations, network optimisation, operational discipline and customer-centric supply chain solutions. As India’s logistics sector undergoes a structural transformation driven by consumption growth, manufacturing expansion, e-commerce penetration and infrastructure modernisation, Mahindra Logistics Ltd. (MLL) is sharpening its focus […]
From compliance-heavy operations to fast, just-in-time deliveries, the company handles diverse industry needs with a flexible, end-to-end logistics approach. For a long time, logistics was seen as a support function—something that quietly worked in the background. But that view is changing fast. Today, companies are beginning to see logistics not just as a cost centre, […]
SML Mahindra, one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has signed an MoU with UCO Bank, a leading public sector bank, to offer customised and affordable retail financing solutions to customers across the country. Milan Dubey, Deputy General Manager & Zonal Head, UCO Bank, and Prashant Kumar, Chief General Manager – Marketing, SML Mahindra (second […]
Tata Motors has announced a price increase of up to 2.5% across its commercial vehicle range, effective July 1, 2026. The company, part of the $180 billion Tata Group and India’s largest manufacturer of utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses, said the price hike is being undertaken to partially offset the impact of rising commodity […]
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 […]
By Marshall Martin, Program Manager, and Nachiket Devasthale, Senior Consultant – Mobility Growth Advisory, Frost & Sullivan India’s commercial vehicle (CV) industry is evolving as fleet operators increasingly prioritize utilization, fuel efficiency, uptime, and lifecycle economics over upfront acquisition cost. Light commercial vehicles (LCVs) continue to be one of the fastest-growing segments in India’s commercial […]
From pioneering customer success centres and EV applications to building future-ready skills, Mithila Motors is strengthening its position as one of eastern India’s leading Tata Motors commercial vehicle dealerships while preparing for the next phase of industry growth. The journey of Mithila Motors Pvt. Ltd. began in 1958 under the leadership of Late Shri Bipin […]
Daimler Truck has launched a new global brand, Daimler Truck Defence, bringing together its worldwide defence activities under one unified identity as the company positions defence as a key pillar of its growth strategy. The portfolio currently includes vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Trucks and will be progressively expanded to incorporate solutions from other Daimler Truck vehicle […]
Road freight remains the backbone of modern economies, with trucks continuing to dominate regional and medium-distance transport. Growing urbanization, e-commerce and global supply chains are increasing demand for transport services, making the commercial vehicle sector a key contributor to economic resilience and sustainability. The industry is being reshaped by four major trends: decarbonization, digitalization, automation […]
At IAA Transportation 2026 in September, Mercedes Benz Trucks will present key next steps in the transformation of road freight transport toward alternative drivetrains. The focus is on the new eActros Lowliner, with which the manufacturer is strategically expanding its battery-electric portfolio for high-volume applications. As a strong signal to both the industry and the […]
The IAA Media Summit marks a successful kickoff for IAA TRANSPORTATION – The commercial vehicle industry is driving transformation with intensive efforts and major investments – Lack of charging and hydrogen infrastructure remains a key bottleneck slowing the rollout of climate-friendly commercial vehicles. Held on June 8 and 9 in Frankfurt am Main, the IAA […]
$1.5 trillion in 2026; $2.18 trillion by 2031, growing at nearly 8% a year. Mordor Intelligence’s latest research makes it clear — green logistics has arrived, and it is not slowing down. For much of the last decade, green logistics sat comfortably in the background — acknowledged but rarely acted upon. Today, it is a […]
India’s electric commercial vehicle segment continued its upward trajectory in May 2026, with total retail registrations climbing to 2,400 units — a 119.4% year-on-year surge from 1,094 units in May 2025 and a 3.40% sequential rise over April 2026’s 2,321 units. Perhaps more telling is the market share story: EV penetration in the commercial vehicle […]
India’s automotive industry had a strong May 2026, with several manufacturers recording their highest-ever monthly sales across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles. Electric vehicle sales stood out as a key highlight, with multiple players reporting sharp growth — reflecting the accelerating shift toward cleaner mobility. While the overall demand environment remained healthy, rising input […]