TheVice President of SIAM and Managing Director and CEO of Ashok Leyland noted that from depending on global technology, India can become a hub for designing and manufacturing commercial vehicles. The year 2047 may seem far away, but for the commercial vehicle industry, that future is already taking shape—in labs, on shop floors and in […]
GST-led recovery sustains momentum; West Asia crisis may impact exports and margins India’s commercial vehicle (CV) industry is expected to reach a record volume of approximately 12.4 lakh units in fiscal 2027, surpassing the previous peak seen in fiscal 2019. This follows a strong rebound of 13% in fiscal 2026. However, on a higher base, […]
Montra Electric, the clean mobility brand of the diversified Murugappa Group, has announced a strategic expansion of its eSCV portfolio with the introduction of two new EVIATOR variants, EVIATOR 350 (32kWh) and EVIATOR 350L+ (50kWh). This expansion is rooted in real-world intelligence, with Montra Electric’s fleet of over 600+ vehicles clocking more than 65 lakh […]
The 4th edition of the Commercial Vehicle Summit 2026 closed with a clear message—the road to 2047 will be challenging and demands sustained investment, strong policy backing, continuous innovation, and close collaboration between industry, government and all stakeholders. The commercial vehicle industry, said is like the vascular system of the economy—keeping everything moving, connecting factories […]
With a sharp focus on automation, digital integration and process discipline, the facility reinforces the trailer maker’s long-term vision of scalable, future-ready manufacturing. When VST CoreB Trailers formally unveiled its new manufacturing facility near Kotputli in Rajasthan, it did more than add capacity; it redefined what scale and seriousness look like in India’s trailer manufacturing […]
Primus Partners has called for urgent reforms in India’s driver training and licensing ecosystem, highlighting it as a key missing link in tackling the country’s rising road accidents and fatalities. In its latest thought leadership report, Rethinking Driver Training: A Road to Safer Traffic, the firm argues that despite stronger laws, better enforcement and improved […]
India’s electric vehicle (EV) market delivered another strong year in FY2025–26, with total registrations surpassing 25 lakh units – a 24% year-on-year increase. EV penetration reached approximately 8.5% of total registrations, up from 7.7% in the previous financial year. While this reflects a steady strengthening of EV adoption, the market still remains short of the […]
The Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer is not trying to win India overnight. It is trying to get it right and then grow. Scania Commercial Vehicles India is entering a new phase with the opening of a new office in Bengaluru. After years of muted visibility, the Swedish truck maker is rebuilding its business with a […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles has strengthened its after-sales network in the Northeast with the inauguration of a new BharatBenz service centre in Silchar, Assam. Operated by PPS Trucking, the facility marks a strategic expansion aimed at improving service accessibility in a region witnessing growing commercial vehicle movement. Located on the Silchar Bypass near ISBT on […]
Designed around the Scania Way and Swedish open work culture, the office features collaborative spaces and a functional layout, focusing on sustainability through energy-efficient systems and responsible materials. India, a place where ambition and hope are alive even in an uncertain world, is no longer just a market of potential but “one that is truly […]
Ashok Leyland has announced the launch of TWIN FUEL variants of its popular light commercial vehicles – DOST and DOST+ XL. The vehicles were unveiled by Amandeep Singh, President – LCV, IO, Defence & Power Solutions, in the presence of Viplav Shah, Head – LCV Business. The newly launched TWIN FUEL models are equipped with advanced […]
Ritco Logistics Limited, one of India’s leading integrated logistics providers, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) to execute large-scale, full-rake wheat movements. This initiative is designed to optimize the food supply chain by connecting surplus production hubs in North India to high-demand markets across the Eastern and Southern regions […]
Tata Motors Ltd., India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, marked a significant milestone with the rollout of its 10 lakhth commercial vehicle from the Lucknow facility. The achievement commemorates over three-and-a-half decades of the company’s presence in Uttar Pradesh and its sustained contribution to industrial excellence, economic growth, skill development and livelihood creation. At a time […]
With these latest developments, Volvo Trucks is not just expanding its electric portfolio—it is redefining what electric freight can achieve, bringing the industry closer to a future where sustainability and productivity go hand in hand. Volvo Trucks is accelerating the shift towards zero-emission freight with a major expansion of its electric truck portfolio, introducing a […]
Green Drive Mobility, one of India’s leading multi-stack electric vehicle (EV) fleet operators, and Tata Motors have announced the continuation and strengthening of their collaboration to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission electric mobility solutions across India’s logistics ecosystem. As part of the expanded collaboration, Green Drive Mobility continues its deployment of Tata Motors’ electric commercial […]