Barely hours into his new role as SIAM President, Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO of Ashok Leyland, was already facing some of the toughest questions facing the industry. What followed was a candid and direct conversation that offered a clear picture of where India’s commercial vehicle industry is headed — and what needs […]
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By Kinjal Shah, Senior Vice President and Co-Group Head, Corporate Ratings, ICRA Limited Over the years, the Indian commercial vehicle (CV) industry has transformed across multiple dimensions, driven by regulatory interventions, evolving customer needs and the growing policy thrust on cleaner mobility. Regulatory changes, ranging from emission norms and axle load revisions to requirements related to […]
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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 […]
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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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