Articles by: Ashish Bhatia

How Data-Driven Engineering Is Strengthening Truck Cabin Safety in India

How Data-Driven Engineering Is Strengthening Truck Cabin Safety in India

In India’s fast-evolving trucking landscape, safety engineering is moving beyond regulatory compliance. At Tata Motors, the approach to truck cabin safety reflects this shift, writes Ashish Bhatia. Rather than limiting development to meeting global certification standards, the company’s engineering teams have examined real-world crash data from Indian highways to better understand how accidents actually unfold on the road. The analysis[Read More…]

by March 4, 2026 GAME CHANGER
The Spotlight Shines Bright on the Indian Commercial Vehicle Industry at the 17th Apollo CV Awards 2026!

The Spotlight Shines Bright on the Indian Commercial Vehicle Industry at the 17th Apollo CV Awards 2026!

The Spotlight Shines Bright on the Indian Commercial Vehicle Industry at the 17th Apollo CV Awards 2026! The strength of the Commercial Vehicle (CV) industry was prominently showcased at the 17th Apollo CV Awards in 2026. Industry leaders convened to celebrate outstanding achievements and the innovations made during a dynamic 2025. The industry crossed the one million mark and reflected[Read More…]

Making CVs Viable

Making CVs Viable

Shriram Finance closed the second quarter of FY2025–26 on a strong note, underlining its dominance in India’s Commercial Vehicle (CV) financing landscape, writes Ashish Bhatia. Shriram Finance Ltd. reported that Assets Under Management (AUM) grew by 15.74 per cent Year-On-Year (YoY) to reach Rs. 2.81 lakh crore, reaffirming its position as one of the country’s largest retail asset financiers. Within[Read More…]

by November 12, 2025 Cover Stories

Ashok Leyland Q2 : Announces 100% interim dividend of Rs. 1/- per share

PBT up 23% at Rs 1083 Cr PAT all-time high of Rs 771 Cr EBITDA up at 12.1% Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, reported Profit (before exceptional items and tax) of Rs. 1,083 Cr for the quarter,growing at 23% over the same period last year (Rs 878 Cr).The EBITDA for the quarter was up at 12.1% (Rs. 1162 Cr) as against 11.6% (Rs. 1017 Cr) in the corresponding period last year.   Both MHCV and LCV industry witnessed positive growth in Q2.[Read More…]

by November 12, 2025 News