Archive for October, 2016

NHAI bans overloaded vehicles on Pune-Solapur highway

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has banned overloaded vehicles on the Pune- Solapur highway. This is in view of the damage to road infrastructure the overloaded trucks are inflicting. This is resulting in heavy maintenance costs, and is claimed to be a major contributor to road accidents and pollution. The ban, claim sources, will be implemented through specially[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 News
Taxi aggregators to register under GST?

Taxi aggregators to register under GST?

The government is known to have come out with a comprehensive document on taxation rules and procedures for various sectors, including the taxi aggregators under the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Over 500 questions compiled in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), the Central Board of Exise and Customs (CBEC) is known to have covered registration, valuation and payment,[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 News
DICV looks at Middle East for buses

DICV looks at Middle East for buses

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) is looking at exporting fully-built nine-tonne buses to the Middle East by the end of the current year, claim industry sources. The company is currently exporting nine-tonne bus chassis to South East Asia, Africa and Latin America. Within the Chennai plant of DICV is a Wrightbus bus body building facility. Claimed to have a 24,000[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 Uncategorized

VW truck division looks at Indian market

Volkswagen’s (VW) truck division is looking at expanding truck operations in Asia. The strategy is said to be engineered such that the MAN and Scania group arms are aligned closely enough to strongly compete with competitors like Daimler and Volvo. The move is claimed by industry sources to be connected with yet another development, that of the acquisition of US[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 News