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 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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At the recently concluded Busworld India Conclave 2026, discussions around electrification, infrastructure readiness, and mobility integration remained at the forefront as industry stakeholders deliberated on the future of India’s bus segment. Among the key industry voices at the conclave was Mr. Prasanna Patwardhan, Chairman and Managing Director, Purple Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd., who highlighted the […]
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The company is redefining intercity mobility in India by combining electric mobility with a strong focus on punctuality, passenger comfort, safety and operational excellence, while rapidly scaling its footprint across the country’s evolving EV bus ecosystem. India’s intercity mobility landscape is slowly witnessing a shift where passengers are no longer looking only for a ticket […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Where financing meets data-driven fleet efficiency The transition to electric mobility in India’s heavy commercial vehicle space has long been discussed, but rarely executed at scale. Drivn has begun to change that narrative by addressing one of the most critical gaps in the ecosystem; access to capital for large electric assets like buses and heavy-duty […]
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State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) stands at an inflection point in Tamil Nadu’s mobility landscape – a legacy institution with nearly five decades of history, now accelerating into a new era of modernisation and operational discipline. Originally formed in 1975 as the long-distance express wing of the Pallavan Transport Corporation, later restructured as Thiruvalluvar Transport […]
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