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…]
As Godrej Enterprises Group celebrates its 127Th anniversary, the company unveiled a bold vision to chart a sustainable and innovative path forward, writes Ashish Bhatia. From pioneering the world’s first spring less lock to introducing India’s first BMS-steered electric forklift, Godrej continues to innovate while staying rooted in its heritage. At a milestone event, Chairman and Managing Director at Godrej[Read More…]
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