Cover Stories

CEAT Ambernath Drives OHT Exports

CEAT Ambernath Drives OHT Exports

CEAT’s Ambernath facility is evolving from an agriculture-focused plant into a broader export-oriented OHT manufacturing hub, with capacity set to rise from 105 to 160 tonnes per day, writes Upendra Kasbekar. When CEAT established its dedicated Ambernath manufacturing facility in 2018, the focus was largely on agricultural radial tyres. Since then, the plant has expanded into forestry, Very High Flexion[Read More…]

Vijayanand Travels Places Landmark Order for 150 Volvo Buses

Vijayanand Travels Places Landmark Order for 150 Volvo Buses

Largest Single Order by a Private Bus Operator; Strengthens Premium Intercity Travel Network Bengaluru, September 4, 2026: Vijayanand Travels Private Limited (VTPL) has placed an order for 150 Volvo 9600 luxury sleeper coaches with Volvo Buses India, marking the largest single order placed by a private bus operator with Volvo Buses. The landmark order was formally commemorated at a key[Read More…]

by — September 9, 2026 — Cover Stories, GAME CHANGER, INDUSTRY TALK, News
Purpose Built EV Platforms

Purpose Built EV Platforms

Blending scale with precision, EKA Mobility’s manufacturing ecosystem enables seamless production of electric commercial vehicles, write Sahil Kesari & Niharika Singh. With the growing push for sustainable transportation, EKA Mobility is among the bold OEMs riding the momentum. Founded in 2022, the Pune-based company is positioning itself as a global electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, offering end-to-end solutions across the new[Read More…]

The Push for Rare Earth Independence

The Push for Rare Earth Independence

India’s automotive and mobility ecosystem is racing to decouple from rare earth import dependence, writes Ashish Bhatia. Rare Earth Elements (REEs) have quietly become one of the most decisive inputs shaping the future of the global automotive and mobility industry. Once viewed as niche materials relevant primarily to defence and electronics, rare earths today sit at the heart of electric[Read More…]

by — April 24, 2026 — Cover Stories, GAME CHANGER