Skill Development

ASDC Celebrates India’s Success at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

At the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, held in September, India’s representatives from the Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) highlighted the nation’s advancing expertise in Industry 4.0, Automobile Technology, Car Painting, and Additive Manufacturing. The team earned a Bronze medal and four Medallions of Excellence, marking India’s growing strength and skill on the global stage. […]

Parts & Components

Uno Minda Joins ONDC Network to Enhance Digital Access and Customer Convenience

Uno Minda, a leading Tier 1 supplier of proprietary automotive solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in India, has partnered with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) network, thereby taking a pivotal step towards digital transformation and customer-focused innovation. With this strategic partnership, Uno Minda aims to strengthen its market presence and tap a […]

Buses

FlixBus partners with AbhiBus to expand reach in India

AbhiBus (ixigo bus business), India’s leading bus ticketing platformhas onboarded FlixBus, Europe’s largest intercity bus service to bring a new standard of bus travel to the country. With FlixBus tickets now available on AbhiBus, users can seamlessly book premium bus journeys across India starting at just Rs.99. Rohit Sharma, COO of AbhiBus, shared his thoughts […]

Events

Prawaas 4.0 wraps up with impactful industry engagement

Prawaas 4.0, organized by the Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI), has successfully concluded, marking a landmark moment for India’s multimodal transport sector. Hosted in Bengaluru for the first time, the event attracted over 6153 operators, 171 exhibitors, 106 speakers, 15 sessions and over 40,000 Expo Footfalls from across 28 states and 8 […]

Buses COMPONENTS

Eberspaecher to Present Thermal Management Solutions for All Drive Types at Prawaas 4.0

At Prawaas 4.0 in Bangalore from August 29 to 31, Eberspaecher will present its portfolio of efficient thermal management systems for buses with all drive types. The focus at booth 65 to 74 in hall 4 will be on the AC135. The system supplier is now expanding the versatile product family with two new variants […]

Emobility

EKA Mobility partners with IKEA to supply electric delivery vans, accelerating fleet electrification

EKA Mobility, a leading innovator in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, has announced a strategic partnership with IKEA to supply electric delivery vans as part of IKEA’s initiative to electrify its last-mile delivery fleet in India. With backing from prominent equity partners such as Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan) and VDL Groep (Netherlands), EKA Mobility […]

Construction Equipment

JCB introduces Telescopic Boom Platform T 65D in India

JCB, the world’s leading manufacturer for Material Handling equipment, today inaugurated its very first diesel Telescopic Boom Platform, the T 65D in Goa during the Aerial Platform Association of India’s (APAOI) conference. The machine offers higher standards of Reliability, Efficiency, Comfort, and most importantly Safety. The machine is manufactured at JCB’s state- of-the art factory […]

COMPONENTS

Jamna Auto Industries Unveils Major Expansion with New Facility in Pithampur

JAI Automotive Components Ltd., a subsidiary of Jamna Auto Industries Ltd. (JAI), celebrated the groundbreaking of its new manufacturing facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. This new plant marks JAI’s 11th manufacturing site in India and is a key step in the company’s expansion strategy. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO […]

sustainability Technology

Grundfos Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for India’s Industrial Landscape

By Subadra Anand Grundfos, a 75-plus-year-old Danish company, has been a beacon of sustainability for over two decades. With a 25-year presence in India, it has established itself as a leading provider of advanced water solutions, prioritizing sustainability in its operations. “We have six values that we live by in our company, and sustainability is […]

applications Cover story

Blue Energy Motors Spearheading India’s LNG Revolution in Long-Haul Trucking

India’s ambitious environmental goals have ignited a vital discussion: is Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) the pivotal transition fuel? In an exclusive interaction with Anirudh Bhuwalka, CEO of Blue Energy Motors, Rajesh Rajgor explores the company’s pioneering efforts in bringing LNG trucks to India. Bhuwalka emphasizes collaborations with industry giants like the IVECO Group and stresses […]

Passenger Vehicles

Tata Nexon celebrates 7 Lakh sales milestone and 7th Anniversary, price benefits up to Rs. 1 lakh

Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive manufacturer, is celebrating 7 lakh unit sales of India’s No. 1 SUV – Nexon, in its 7th year. Launched in 2017, Nexon has achieved the distinction of being India’s largest selling SUV for three consecutive years from 2021 to 2023. Nexon was India’s 1st GNCAP 5 star rated vehicle in 2018, […]

Emobility Trucks

Revfin teams up with Bluwheelz and Kalyani Powertrain to Electrically Retrofit N3 Category Trucks

Aims for 100% conversion of the fleet of trucks in this category over the next 5 years with support from government schemes & policies and in partnerships with OEMs and fleet operators Revfin, India’s pioneering digital lending platform championing sustainable mobility, has announced its collaboration with Kalyani Powertrain Ltd (KPTL), the electric mobility arm of […]

COMPONENTS

Nippon Paint ‘Mastering’ Markets from OE Sales to Refurbish Aftermarket

In an interaction with Rajesh Rajgor, Sharad Malhotra, Director and President (Automotive Refinishes) at Nippon Paint, sheds light on the company’s milestone with the inaugural Mastercraft store in Gurugram, signifying a commitment to redefine automotive refinishing in India. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, Mastercraft aims to elevate industry standards, offering impeccable […]

Logistics

Northern Cargo Services’ impactful rise in India’s road transportation

In an interview with Harinder Pal Kaur, Logistics Head at Northern Cargo Services (NCS), Rajesh Rajgor explores NCS’s journey from dairy logistics to a leading force in India’s road transportation sector since its inception in 1985. Through strategic partnerships, nationwide coverage, and a focus on innovation, NCS has solidified its reputation for reliability and adaptability, […]

tyres

JK Tyre expands retail presence, inaugurates 92nd Brand Shop in India for Trucks

Indian tyre industry major and market leader in Radial tyre segment, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd inaugurated its 22nd brand shop in Tamil Nadu thereby further expanding their last mile presence in the country. The one-stop solution brand shop – Hindustan Tyres was inaugurated by Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, Vice President – Mobility Solutions & Fleet Management, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. along with other senior officials of […]