Prawaas 5.0 provided Damodar Group with a strong platform to showcase its latest products, engage with fleet operators and OEMs, and strengthen its relationships with customers and other industry stakeholders. The company’s participation was centred around two significant product launches – RUDRA PRO AMT and RUDRA VYOM – reflecting its focus on innovation, engineering excellence […]
Switch Mobility has launched a new 9-metre electric bus at PRAWAAS 2026, and the company is clear about one thing from the outset — this is not an adapted version of its existing 12-metre model. It is a completely new product, designed from scratch to address the specific needs of shorter routes, staff transportation, school […]
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 […]
BGauss, the design and engineering-led electric mobility company, today launched the all-new Oowah, a new-age electric scooter aimed at India’s growing generation of first-time EV buyers. Billed as India’s first EV Pop scooter range, the Oowah combines everyday practicality with expressive design for urban commuting. The scooter delivers a 145 km ARAI-certified range, powered by […]
At Prawaas 5.0, zingbus showcased its growing role in transforming India’s intercity bus ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on electrification, premium travel experiences and technology-enabled operations. Speaking to MOTORINDIA, Mratunjay Beniwal, Co-founder and COO, zingbus, said the company is focused on making intercity travel “affordable and dignified” while expanding its footprint across more cities through […]
MG Group has launched the Starz, a new intercity coach that sits squarely between its popular Glider range and its super-premium Tigra coach — filling a gap the market itself had been asking for. The story begins eight years ago, when the company introduced the Glider range and quietly changed what intercity bus travel looked […]
India’s rapidly evolving bus industry is creating fresh opportunities for advanced climate control and thermal management technologies, and Eberspaecher Suetrak is positioning itself to capitalise on the momentum. At Prawaas 5.0, the company showcased its latest product portfolio while underlining its long-term commitment to the Indian market through investments in technology, localisation and manufacturing. Sharing […]
Among all the products on display, one stood apart — an electric school bus designed specifically for neurodivergent children, a segment that the automotive industry has rarely, if ever, addressed with such deliberate care. Tata Motors arrived at Prawaas 5.0 with one of the most diverse and thoughtfully curated displays at the exhibition — six […]
Doubling industry participation while accelerating electrification, skills and global collaboration Following the highly successful Prawaas 5.0 in Gandhinagar, we spoke to Mr. Prasanna Patwardhan, President, BOCI, on the event’s record turnout, the association’s next priorities, and how it plans to accelerate India’s public mobility ecosystem through driver training, women empowerment and international collaborations. The Indian […]
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 […]
Buoyed by the growth of E2Ws that makes the opportunity impossible to ignore, and rising penetration — currently at just 7%, envisaged to reach 30% by 2030 — Bengaluru-based electric mobility startup E3 Electric.AI has launched the E3 Trion. Positioned as an AI-powered intelligent scooter, it is offered in three variants: the C1, defined by […]
JSW MG Motor India has launched a special Anniversary Programme to mark seven years of the MG Hector in the Indian market. The limited-period offer, available on all eligible bookings made during August 2026, provides customers benefits of up to INR 60,000, including exchange benefits, loyalty rewards, corporate benefits, and anniversary discounts. Mr. Vinay Raina, […]
Schaeffler India has appointed Mr. Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 10, 2026. Mr. Bhalerao will oversee the company’s manufacturing operations in India, with a focus on operational excellence, digital transformation, localisation and developing future-ready manufacturing capabilities. He joins Schaeffler India with more than 23 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, lean […]
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 […]
With over six decades of experience in India’s automotive aftermarket, International Trading Corporation (ITC) has evolved alongside the country’s commercial vehicle industry. Founded in 1960 by the late Mr. Shyamlal Raheja – father of Mr. Kishore, the business began as a specialist in Jeep components before expanding into truck parts, bearings, engine components and other […]