India’s rural economy is the backbone of its agricultural sector, significantly impacting the demand for tractors and farming equipment, writes Ashish Bhatia. In 2024, the tractor industry showcased resilience despite macroeconomic fluctuations, buoyed by favourable monsoon conditions, improved Minimum Support Prices (MSP), and government initiatives to boost rural income. The performance of the tractor industry is directly correlated to the[Read More…]
Eicher’s much-awaited foray into the two-to-3.5-tonne SCV segment is driven, incorporating real-world feedback and reverse engineering to meet customer demands at the state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Bhopal, writes Ashish Bhatia. At the VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) manufacturing plant in Bhopal, there is a calm yet resolute determination among the workforce. Last year, the company ventured into the Small Commercial Vehicle[Read More…]
Four decades later, 337-tonne of toxic waste in addition to 1.1 million tonnes of contaminated soil inches slowly towards disposal, writes Ashish Bhatia. On my first trip to Bhopal, subconsciously, I was gripped by the anxiety of breathing in perhaps the toxicity left behind in the aftermath of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984. Four decades later, it is etched[Read More…]
Rising protectionism and shifting geopolitical dynamics are posing serious challenges to commercial vehicle export prospects, asserts Ashish Bhatia. As 2024 comes to an end, commercial vehicle exports are facing significant challenges. Strategically navigating these issues is essential for capitalising on global opportunities. The export aspirations remain intact; however, the bizarre circumstances the industry has dealt with see no end. From[Read More…]
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Decarbonisation and Digitalisation 
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