Articles by: Ashish Bhatia

Impact of GST on CVS

Impact of GST on CVS

GST would have come into play by the time this copy will hit the stands. Turning India into a unified common market, albeit with four slabs, GST for CVs effectively translates into a tax bracket of 28 per cent for trucks, not fitted with lifting or handling equipment, of the type used in factories, warehouses, dock areas or airports for[Read More…]

by August 4, 2017 INDUSTRY TALK
Transforming the CV industry

Transforming the CV industry

At the India Sustainability Leadership Summit 2017, circular economies and sustainable development goals were stressed upon. Story by: Ashish Bhatia Organised by Frost & Sullivan and TERI – The Energy and Resources Institute, the Indian Sustainability Leadership Summit 2017, held at Mumbai recently, delved upon Circular Economies and Sustainable Development goals (SDGs). Drawing attention to business models, tools, technologies, solutions[Read More…]

by August 4, 2017 INDUSTRY TALK
Singrauli hosts Volvo Fuelwatch Challenge

Singrauli hosts Volvo Fuelwatch Challenge

Volvo Trucks hosted the eighth edition of Volvo Fuelwatch Challenge at Singrauli. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar The eighth edition of Volvo Trucks India ‘Fuelwatch Challenge’ was held at Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh. Home to five thermal power generation plants with an estimated power generation capacity of 13295 mega-watt, Singrauli, saw 29 top contenders – winners of regional rounds, from 29 different[Read More…]

by August 4, 2017 Cover Stories
Porter 700 from Piaggio

Porter 700 from Piaggio

Piaggio’s Porter 700 SCV aims at last mile transportation. Story by: Ashish Bhatia Piaggio (India) has introduced the Porter 700 Small Commercial Vehicle (SCV) to address last mile transportation needs of the market. Replacing the Porter 600, the new SCV promises superior performance, higher mileage, higher rated payload, and is BSIV emissions compliant. Tracing its roots to the Porter light[Read More…]

by August 4, 2017 News