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 […]
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 […]
By R. Dinesh, Chairman, TVS Supply Chain Solutions Over the past seven decades, India’s commercial vehicle industry and logistics sector have evolved from serving a largely domestic economy to enabling one of the world’s fastest-growing manufacturing and consumption markets. As Motor India celebrates its 70th anniversary, it is also an appropriate moment to look beyond […]
Speech delivered by Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., at the company’s 80th AGM In my letter to you last year, I had described the prevailing global situation as a Samudra Manthan – a great churning. I acknowledged that every country and every company was inescapably going to have to swallow some of the […]
Driven by a vision of achieving 100% safe and on-time deliveries, the company continues to invest in technology, people, and infrastructure. By. Ravichandran Srinivasan Founded in 1988, KM Trans Logistics (P) Ltd. has grown from a family-owned transport business into one of India’s most trusted logistics and transportation companies. Built on strong family values and […]
Infrastructure growth, logistics formalisation, connected vehicles and application-specific powertrains will reshape India’s commercial mobility landscape. Mr. B Srinivas, MD & CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles, sees India’s commercial vehicle industry entering a strong phase of growth, supported by rising middle-class aspirations, infrastructure development, replacement demand and a more organised logistics ecosystem. Expressways, dedicated freight corridors and […]
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 […]
Seven months after the launch of its next-generation truck range, MOTORINDIA goes back to the fleet owners to see whether higher payload, better fuel efficiency and stronger earnings are translating into real-world gains. For a fleet owner, profitability is not a line in a brochure. It is the calculation made at the end of every […]
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 […]
New Ajapar Plant Signals company’s Next Phase of Growth and Modernisation For three decades, Atri Trailers has been a familiar name in Kutch’s transportation ecosystem. What began as a small entrepreneurial venture has steadily evolved into one of the region’s leading trailer manufacturing businesses. Today, with the commissioning of its modern manufacturing facility at Ajapar […]
Daimler Truck Holding AG delivered resilient Group financial performance for FY2025, operating within its guided range despite a challenging macroeconomic environment marked by declining key markets and tariff headwinds. The company reported market-leading results in North America despite weak demand conditions, while Mercedes-Benz Trucks delivered solid profitability. Daimler Buses achieved double-digit margins for the first […]
Tata Motors, one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, today showcased a portfolio of 11 vehicles at an event in Cape Town, South Africa, underscoring its engineering strength and technological capabilities. The curated line‑up spans multiple segments and powertrain options, including next‑generation electric vehicles alongside proven platforms, reflecting the company’s ability to design and […]
SML Mahindra has begun the new financial year with remarkable momentum, delivering its highest-ever April sales performance and reinforcing its growing presence in India’s commercial vehicle market. The impressive start not only reflects strong market demand but also highlights the increasing confidence customers and dealers continue to place in the brand. Outperforming the domestic industry […]