Archive for September, 2025

The Balancing Act

The Balancing Act

By leveraging AI-powered, smart buses, MSRTC hopes to transform its operations.  An aging fleet and growing losses continue to be the odds, writes Sahil Kesari. There is a crushing load on the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). According to a recent white paper, cumulative losses climbed by 124 percent over five years, from Rs. 603 crore in FY2018-19 to[Read More…]

by September 20, 2025 Cover Stories
SIAM’s 3rd Green Plate EV Rally Drives India’s Electrification Agenda Forward

SIAM’s 3rd Green Plate EV Rally Drives India’s Electrification Agenda Forward

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in association with the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, organised the 3rd edition of the “Green Plate EV Rally” at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Held under SIAM’s Electrification initiative, the rally aimed to raise awareness about the environmental and economic advantages of electric vehicles over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, while[Read More…]

by September 19, 2025 Conference
26th SAFE Annual Convention Reinforces Commitment to Road Discipline and Sustainable Transport

26th SAFE Annual Convention Reinforces Commitment to Road Discipline and Sustainable Transport

To deliberate on advancing road safety, fostering responsible driving practices, and accelerating the transition towards greener mobility solutions, the Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment (SAFE), an initiative of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), organised the 26th SAFE Annual Convention under its Safe Journey (सुरक्षित सफर) initiative at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. At the convention, themed ‘Together for[Read More…]

by September 19, 2025 Uncategorized
Tata Motors Expands Ace Portfolio with New Gold+ Diesel Mini-Truck

Tata Motors Expands Ace Portfolio with New Gold+ Diesel Mini-Truck

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has strengthened its iconic Ace range with the launch of the new Ace Gold+ diesel mini-truck, priced at ₹5.52 lakh (ex-showroom). The latest entrant is positioned as the most affordable diesel option in the line-up, designed to maximise earnings with its low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). A key highlight of the Ace Gold+ is[Read More…]

by September 19, 2025 News