The new distributor facility strengthens BKT Tyres’ market access in Central India and supports its focus on growing its CVR business in Madhya Pradesh Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a global Off-Highway tyre leader with a growing presence in India’s on-highway tyre market, is stepping up its ambitions in India’s Commercial Vehicle Radial (CVR) market. The […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), maker of BharatBenz trucks and buses and a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, today inaugurated its new authorised BharatBenz dealership, Agile Trucking, at Uluberia, Howrah, West Bengal. The new facility strengthens BharatBenz’s footprint in eastern India and reinforces its commitment to providing sales, service, and spares support in […]
Drivn, an EV leasing platform focused on heavy commercial fleets, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, to explore leasing-based deployment of electric commercial vehicles in India. Under the partnership, Drivn will offer customised leasing solutions for Tata Motors’ electric commercial vehicle portfolio, helping fleet operators transition […]
Bombay Logistics flagged off a fleet of Blue Energy Motors’ heavy-duty LNG trucks for commercial operations in Karnataka, to be deployed in the Toranagallu region supporting JSW Steel’s industrial freight requirements. Built for intensive commercial use, the LNG trucks offer up to 20% better fuel efficiency, combining strong performance and long-haul capability while helping fleet […]
New heavy commercial truck combines 320 HP mPOWER engine, AI-enabled fuel-saving technology and 48-hour uptime guarantee Mahindra Truck and Bus, part of the Mahindra Group, has launched the BLAZO i-TRK, a new-generation heavy commercial vehicle designed to improve fuel efficiency, vehicle uptime, operational productivity and fleet management for transporters and fleet owners. The BLAZO i-TRK […]
Ashok Leyland emerged stronger from months of industry turbulence, posting its highest-ever Q1 revenue, PBT, and PAT. The company reported its highest-ever commercial vehicle volume of 48,763 units, compared to 44,238 units in the same period last year. Q1 revenue also hit an all-time high of ₹9,634 crore, against ₹8,725 crore last year. The company […]
The growing adoption of air-conditioned buses across India, coupled with the rapid electrification of public transport, is creating fresh opportunities for HVAC solution providers. Looking to capitalise on this momentum is KRN HVAC Products (KRN SPH), a joint venture that combines KRN’s manufacturing strengths with Sphere’s long-standing expertise in bus air-conditioning systems. Making its debut […]
At Prawaas 5.0, SAFEX Fire Services demonstrated how detection, suppression and driver alerts need to work as an integrated system – while highlighting the growing focus among bus operators on real-world fire safety. Prawaas 5.0 provided SAFEX Fire Services Ltd. with an opportunity to engage directly with the people responsible for operating buses and coaches, […]
At Prawaas 5.0, Tata AutoComp Systems showcased its capabilities across the electric mobility value chain, demonstrating a comprehensive portfolio of products and technologies for buses, commercial vehicles and other mobility segments. The display of the complete range of offerings reflects the company’s full-service supplier capabilities and integrated approach to enabling next-generation mobility through its subsidiaries […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has unveiled a significant upgrade for its intercity bus range at PRAWAAS 2026 — an Automatic Manual Transmission (AMT) system bundled with a comprehensive safety package that addresses two of the fleet industry’s most persistent challenges such as driver fatigue and vehicle safety. Speaking to this publication, Mr. Andamuthu Ponnusamy, […]
As India’s bus and coach industry undergoes a rapid transformation driven by higher quality standards, electrification and evolving regulations, Sika is strengthening its presence with advanced bonding, sealing, damping and protection solutions tailored for the market. At Prawaas 5.0, the global specialty chemicals company showcased technologies designed to help manufacturers improve productivity while enhancing vehicle […]
Volvo Buses India, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) has unveiled what it describes as India’s first bus from an OEM manufacturer — built in-house at its own plant — that combines sleeper berths and recliner seats in a single vehicle. Featuring 24 upper sleeper berths and 27 premium lower-deck seats with calf support, […]
As India’s bus industry embraces electrification, lightweight materials and more sustainable manufacturing practices, coatings are evolving from being purely aesthetic finishes to becoming critical enablers of performance, efficiency and durability. For Axalta India, a global leader in coatings, the bus segment remains a strategic priority, with the company continuing to invest in technologies tailored to […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), maker of BharatBenz trucks and buses and a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, today announced an additional investment of approximately ₹4,000 crore in Tamil Nadu to further strengthen BharatBenz and India’s commercial vehicle ecosystem. The additional investment was outlined as part of a non-binding facilitation Memorandum of Understanding […]
Fifty years is a milestone worth celebrating meaningfully. SUTLEJ Automotives chose to mark it not only with a ceremony but also with a product launch of the S2000 Prime, a special edition sleeper coach. Launched at Prawaas 5.0, the company says that the new model is the most feature-rich bus it has ever built. Speaking together […]