From a family-run finance company in Salem to operating a fleet of 50-60 buses across South India, Tharai Groups has come a long way. T.K. Thiru Gnana Sambantham, Managing Director of Tharai Groups, shares insights into the company’s journey, challenges, and vision for the future of India’s bus transport industry. From Modest Beginnings to Fleet […]
In an industry often defined by unpredictability, AbhiBus is working to bring a sense of order through a thoughtful blend of intelligence, transparency and empathy. AbhiBus, a leading OTA (online travel platform) and part of the ixigo Group, is piloting a roadside assistance programme that could redefine bus travel reliability. Under this initiative, if a […]
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 […]
Modern Transport Company has built its reputation over six decades on discipline, reliability, and a clear understanding of passenger needs. In FY 2025–26, the Mumbai-based operator reported a steady 12% growth, while continuing to sharpen its focus on contracted operations, premium mobility, and large-scale transport deployments. Under the leadership of Harsh Kotak, the company has […]
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 […]
Cityflo’s journey from a single experimental route in Mumbai to a 1,000-bus network across six cities in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Kolkata is not just a story of growth; it is a story of building the right partnerships at the right time. Over the last three years, as the company accelerated its […]
From powering passenger information systems across buses in India to building in-house capabilities in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), MassTrans today stands as a technology-driven partner to public transport operators and OEMs alike. When Vinay Jain, Managing Director, MassTrans, reflects on the company’s journey, it becomes clear that the organisation’s recent progress is not an overnight […]
In a business where reliability defines success, the company continues to grow steadily and purposefully – proving that lasting journeys are built on discipline and consistency. Every journey has a beginning, and for PRR Travels, it started in 1994 with just a single cab and two determined entrepreneurs – Mr. D. Sugumar and Mr. B. […]
SML Mahindra delivered a record-breaking performance in January 2026, registering its strongest January results to date and surpassing the previous peak achieved in January 2024. This milestone reflects the company’s strong operational execution, sustained market focus, and the collective efforts of teams across functions. The achievement underscores SML Mahindra’s culture of consistency, discipline, and performance-led […]
For the Shishukunj Group of Schools, education has always gone beyond classrooms, textbooks, and examinations. It is equally about care, discipline, and responsibility, especially when it comes to the daily journey of thousands of children from home to school and back. Over the years, this belief has shaped a robust and carefully managed student transportation […]
SML Mahindra Limited has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Bank to strengthen its dealer ecosystem through structured inventory funding support. Under the partnership, Indian Bank will extend working capital assistance to SML Mahindra’s authorised dealers through its Supply Chain Finance (SCF) platform, enabling smoother inventory funding at competitive and transparent terms. […]
He moves forward to a global stage, leaving behind a transformed organisation that stands strong, stable, and ready for what comes next. In a short span of just a few months, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has quietly achieved something rare in the global commercial vehicle world – three major milestones in a row that […]
State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) stands at an inflection point in Tamil Nadu’s mobility landscape – a legacy institution with nearly five decades of history, now accelerating into a new era of modernisation and operational discipline. Originally formed in 1975 as the long-distance express wing of the Pallavan Transport Corporation, later restructured as Thiruvalluvar Transport […]
SML Mahindra (earlier SML ISUZU Ltd.) has once again raised the bar by achieving its highest-ever total sales in any October month – surpassing the previous record set in October 2005. This milestone marks a remarkable performance for the company, reflecting both strong market demand and exceptional execution by the SML Mahindra team. The company […]
Every morning before sunrise, while most of the people are still asleep, Rangilal Bind readies himself for a responsibility he has carried with pride for nearly three decades – driving the school bus. At 45, he has spent more than half his life behind the wheel, ensuring that children from Mumbai’s, Borivali to Goregaon up […]