For Paresh Patel Ranchhodbhai, driving a bus is more than a profession; it is a responsibility and, in his words, a service to God. Since joining Ahmedabad-based Aadinath Bulk Pvt. Ltd. in 2017, he has been driving buses under the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS), carrying hundreds of passengers every day. His routine begins with […]
Shared mobility, digital operator platforms and electric buses will redefine urban commuting as Indian cities focus on moving more people with existing infrastructure. India’s urban mobility challenge over the next decade will not be solved by building more roads alone, but by making better use of the infrastructure already in place. As congestion continues to […]
Driving EV adoption through profitable intercity operations, digital innovation and customer-first mobility. As India’s public mobility sector moves steadily towards a cleaner future, electric buses are expected to witness rapid adoption across applications where total cost of ownership (TCO) makes commercial sense. According to Mr. Saurabh Patwardhan, Director, Prasanna Purple Mobility, the next five years […]
The commercial vehicle of tomorrow will be designed around three non-negotiable demands — a more comfortable experience for passengers, vehicles that stay on the road longer, and economics that make ownership genuinely rewarding, says, Mr. Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors Limited. The automotive industry is evolving in response to changing customer expectations. While electrification […]
For over six decades, SM Kannappa Automobiles (Prakash Bus) has been building safe and reliable bus bodies for India. As the industry moves toward electrification, safety, and digital connectivity, Mr. Kesavan T, Director – Technical of the company is looking at expanding capabilities, forging new partnerships, and investing in the future — committed to delivering […]
SWITCH Mobility, pioneered the two to 3.5 tonne e-commercial vehicle segment in India, has held its ground ever since, commanding a market share close to 40%. And with price parity between electric and diesel vehicles narrowing rapidly in the sub-2 tonne category, the momentum is only building, says the CEO of the company India’s electric […]
The company believes early adoption and operational expertise will define the next phase of India’s electric mobility journey. As India’s public mobility ecosystem moves towards a cleaner future, electric buses are expected to play a defining role across city, school, and staff transportation. According to Mr. Sanyam Gandhi, Whole-Time Director, Chartered Speed, the transition will […]
Buying the vehicle is just the beginning. Today’s customers expect uptime, reliability, safety, and lifecycle support — and the companies that deliver all of it will win their loyalty, says, Mr. Torsten Schmidt, Managing Director & CEO, DICV. The commercial vehicle industry is entering a decisive decade, shaped by five major shifts: stronger customer demand […]
Blazo i-TRK launch highlights product evolution, AI-led efficiency and application-based services At the launch of the Blazo i-TRK, Mr. Vinod Sahay, President MTB and Executive Chairman, SML Mahindra, outlined the company’s roadmap for growth, product evolution and technology-led efficiency. With the integration of SML Mahindra, the company is targeting an increase in overall CV market […]
The company’s growth has been closely aligned with the evolution of India’s bus body building sector, says Mr. Anil Mohan Kamat, Chairman & Managing Director, MG Group. The Indian commercial vehicle and bus mobility industry is entering one of its most transformative decades. By 2030, “we expect five major trends to redefine the sector, Mr. […]
By Mahesh Babu, Managing Director, Olectra Greentech Limited The Next Chapter in India’s Mobility Story India’s mobility story has long been driven by road transport, with buses forming the backbone of the nation’s public transportation system. Every day, an estimated 40 crore passenger journeys are made through public and private bus networks, connecting people to […]
India is no longer just building vehicles for its own roads. Its manufacturers are going global — and the pace at which that is happening is only set to accelerate, says Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO of Ashok Leyland. India is going to surprise people. That is perhaps the most confident and considered […]
The Board of Directors of SML Mahindra Limited (SML) has approved the acquisition of Mahindra Truck & Bus Division (“MTBD”) from Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M) on a slump sale basis. The transaction is expected to be completed during FY2027. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in SML’s growth journey and represents a strategic step […]
With over 375 buses, one million passenger journeys every month and a target of 1,000 buses in the next two years, the company is expanding its footprint across public transport, intercity travel, school mobility and logistics. For Ahmedabad-based Aadinath Bulk Pvt. Ltd., growth has never been measured merely by fleet size. From its beginnings as […]
By Vishwas Shankar, Vice President & Nachiket Devasthale, Senior Consultant, Mobility Growth Advisory, Frost & Sullivan India’s commercial vehicle (CV) industry has been anchored in diesel-led operating economics for decades. Vehicle value has traditionally been defined by uptime and payload, with limited emphasis on emissions. For most of that time, electric mobility sat somewhere between […]