The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has elected Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO, Ashok Leyland Ltd., as its new President for 2026-27. Agarwal, who previously served as Vice President of SIAM, succeeds Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., as Immediate Past President. The new office bearers were […]
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The company delivered 1,280 units in FY26 — its highest ever since inception. Mr. Mahesh Babu, Managing Director – Olectra Greentech Limited, said, the e-CV industry in India is at an inflection point. Over the next five years three powerful forces — policy, customer economics, and industry dynamics — will together reshape how buses and […]
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OHM Global Mobility, the strategic e-mobility arm of Ashok Leyland and part of the Hinduja Group, has launched 130 new air-conditioned electric buses in Chennai under Phase 2 of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation’s (MTC) electric bus programme. The buses were flagged off by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mr. C. Joseph Vijay at the Secretariat, in […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The company has never chased the spotlight — it has simply shown up wherever the hardest cooling problems needed solving. From Rajdhani trains to BrahMos missiles, and now to India’s electric bus fleet, the company’s journey is one of quiet, consistent reinvention. SIDWAL Refrigeration Industries, a subsidiary of Amber Group and a leading name in […]
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DURATUF marked a strong presence at Prawaas 5.0 by showcasing its comprehensive range of automotive safety glass solutions, highlighting its expertise in large bus windshields, bulletproof glass, and advanced laminated glazing. Celebrating 40 years in the automotive industry, the company used the platform to reaffirm its position as a trusted partner for OEMs and bus […]
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ChargeZone, India’s largest EV charging network with over 15,000 charging points, and Fresh Bus, a leading all-electric inter-city bus service, today announced an expansion of their existing partnership, under which Fresh Bus will deploy an additional 400 all-electric buses on ChargeZone’s charging network. Under the expanded partnership, the Fresh Bus fleet supported by ChargeZone infrastructure […]
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Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurates PM e-Bus depot and service Chartered Speed Limited has commenced operations of the PM e-Bus service in Bikaner, marking another step towards strengthening sustainable and modern public transportation in Rajasthan. Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated the PM e-Bus depot and service, marking the commencement […]
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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 […]
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