Articles by: Sahil Kesari

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
Ashok Leyland expands its footprint in Kerala with the opening of a new Light Commercial Vehicle dealership in Thiruvananthapuram.

Ashok Leyland expands its footprint in Kerala with the opening of a new Light Commercial Vehicle dealership in Thiruvananthapuram.

Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and one of the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has inaugurated a new Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) dealership in Thiruvananthapuram. This marks the sixth LCV outlet for the company in Kerala. The dealership, operated by Capital Trucks, is a 3S facility (Sales, Service and Spares) located at Vembayam, Kanyakulangara, Thiruvananthapuram. The[Read More…]

by August 29, 2025 News
Ashok Leyland Opens New LCV Dealership in Agra, Strengthens Presence in Western UP

Ashok Leyland Opens New LCV Dealership in Agra, Strengthens Presence in Western UP

Fifth LCV dealership in Western Uttar Pradesh adds to Ashok Leyland’s nationwide network of over 850 touchpoints. Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, inaugurated its new Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) dealership in Agra, further deepening its footprint in Uttar Pradesh. The facility, operated by channel partner Maya Autotech, is a 3S (Sales, Service, Spares) outlet strategically located[Read More…]

by August 26, 2025 News
ZF Group India Secures Major Orders for Advanced Test Systems

ZF Group India Secures Major Orders for Advanced Test Systems

Three significant test system orders, including for powertrain and tire manufacturing and testing, have been secured by ZF Group, marking a significant milestone for India’s automotive and mobility industry. The orders that have been secured include systems for end-of-line tire testing, a 440 KW differential unit test bench, and tire test benches for various machines used in endurance, efficiency, and[Read More…]

by August 9, 2025 News