Tata Motors Ltd has marked a major innovation milestone in FY26 by filing 144 patent applications—the highest ever in a single year for its commercial vehicle business. The filings reflect the company’s strong focus on advancing vehicle safety, reliability, total cost of ownership and occupant comfort. They also align with its long-term strategy of building […]
SML Mahindra created history in FY2025–26 by achieving its highest-ever annual sales, complemented by a record-breaking performance in March. This milestone underscores the company’s strong business fundamentals, disciplined execution, and growing customer confidence in the brand. The performance reinforces SML Mahindra’s commitment to operational excellence and its ability to deliver consistent growth in a highly […]
Third Generation Drives Expansion and Connectivity Few transport businesses sustain their relevance across generations while continuing to grow in a competitive market. Mumbai-based Jalaram Transport Company is one such example. Recently, the company expanded its operational footprint by opening six new branches while strengthening its core routes in western India. For a business that began […]
VST Motors has closed 2025 on a positive note, registering a stronger performance compared to the previous year, driven by improved market sentiment and a sharper alignment with evolving customer needs. The company witnessed a significant uptick in demand post the GST reduction in September, particularly in the commercial vehicle space, where growth in the […]
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 […]