Commercial Vehicle Magazine - January 2025

In this issue

Eicher Pro X : The expert revolutionising last mile logistics
Rural Sentiment And The Tractor Sales
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: The Long Road To Disposal
India Is Fighting Fit
John Deere At CES

Expansion of Metro rail network

Metro rail has a direct bearing on public and private transportation.

1 min

Tata Motors flags off ebuses for staff transportation from Pantnagar

Tata Motors flagged off a fleet of ebuses for staff transportation at its Pantnagar plant in Uttarakhand.

1 min

Mahindra Tractor MoU with PNB

Mahindra Tractors, a division of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.'s Farm Equipment Sector, has signed an MoU with Punjab National Bank (PNB) to provide Channel Finance solutions to its dealers, enhancing working capital management, inventory streamlining, and business growth.

1 min

Ambulance in 10 minutes

Last-minute delivery platform Blinkit, a subsidiary of Zomato claims to have changed the game of booking an ambulance.

1 min

100Th JK Truck Wheels Shop

JK Tyre & Industries reached a major milestone by inaugurating its 100th JK Truck Wheels brand shop in India, reinforcing its leadership in the Truck Bus Radial (TBR) segment and commitment to commercial vehicle solutions.

1 min

Dana India CSR initiatives for road safety and sustainability

Dana India has completed a series of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at improving road safety and infrastructure in Chakan, Pune, reinforcing its commitment to community well-being and sustainable development.

1 min

New Visteon Global Capability Centre in Kolkata

Visteon Corporation, a global leader in automotive cockpit electronics and connected car solutions, has announced the inauguration of its Global Capability Center (GCC) in Kolkata, India, set to be operational in January 2025.

1 min

Global VC firm Accel raises early-stage fund

Global venture capital firm Accel has raised a USD 650 million early-stage fund to support startups in India and Southeast Asia.

1 min

Eicher Pro X: The Expert Truck

Eicher's much-awaited foray into the two-to-3.5-tonne SCV segment is driven, incorporating real-world feedback and reverse engineering to meet customer demands at the state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Bhopal, writes Ashish Bhatia.

7 mins

Rural Sentiment And The Tractor Sales

India's rural economy is the backbone of its agricultural sector, significantly impacting the demand for tractors and farming equipment, writes Ashish Bhatia.

3 mins

Bhopal Gas Tragedy: The Long Road To Disposal

Four decades later, 337-tonne of toxic waste in addition to 1.1 million tonnes of contaminated soil inches slowly towards disposal, writes Ashish Bhatia.

3 mins

The Haze And GRAP Restrictions

Delhi's winter air pollution persists, prompting GRAP measures to address the deteriorating air quality, writes Richa Tyagi.

6 mins

India Is Fighting Fit

In 2024, India's defence sector witnessed substantial developments in vehicle modernisation, infrastructure enhancement, and strategic partnerships, writes Ashish Bhatia.

4 mins

Fleet Operator POV

Private bus transport operators called for better infrastructure, fairer taxes, and policy reforms to strengthen public transport, writes Upendra Kasbekar.

5 mins

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Commercial Vehicle Magazine Description:

From a low-profile, functionality first aspect the Indian Commercial Vehicle industry has made startling progress to become the cynosure of many a global major's eyes. However this success story has seldom received the attention it deserves. Not only does the path breaking Commercial Vehicle attempt to set the record straight, it represents a hat-trick of sorts for Next Gen's automotive division. Joining forces with Car India and Bike, Commercial Vehicle will provide clear, in-depth and differentiated content for readers across the spectrum of the automotive industry.
With its team of dedicated professionals who clearly understand what makes the industry tick, the magazine will span the entire Commercial Vehicle universe. The coverage will not be restricted to trucks, buses, utility vehicles three-wheelers and tractors. We understand that the serious player in the industry also needs to know about components, logistics, infrastructure and construction equipment. Readers will further find the road tests, interactions with key industry players, user tips and international perspectives much to their liking.