SPECIAL REPORT

Ashok Leyland Partners with Rosmerta Recycling to Strengthen Commercial Vehicle Scrappage Ecosystem

Ashok Leyland Partners with Rosmerta Recycling to Strengthen Commercial Vehicle Scrappage Ecosystem

Ashok Leyland has partnered with Rosmerta Recycling to facilitate the responsible scrappage of end-of-life commercial vehicles through authorised Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) across India. The initiative is aimed at simplifying vehicle scrappage while encouraging fleet operators to transition to cleaner and more efficient commercial vehicles. The partnership supports the Government of India’s Voluntary Vehicle Modernisation Program and complements the[Read More…]

by July 8, 2026 News, SPECIAL REPORT
BKT Expands Carbon Black Capacity to 360,000 MTPA

BKT Expands Carbon Black Capacity to 360,000 MTPA

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) has completed the expansion of its carbon black manufacturing facility, increasing annual production capacity from 265,000 Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) to 360,000 MTPA with an investment of ₹800 crore, funded entirely through internal accruals. The expansion strengthens BKT’s vertical integration strategy by securing a key raw material used in tyre manufacturing, reducing dependence on merchant[Read More…]

Women in Tech and STEM Are Driving Innovation

Women in Tech and STEM Are Driving Innovation

Women’s Day Special On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Priyanka Singhal shares her insights on women driving innovation in AI, computer vision and road safety technologies. Q1. With your experience in artificial intelligence and ADAS development, how do you see women in STEM contributing to innovation in emerging technologies like computer vision and road safety systems? As a young[Read More…]

CVs Turn Saviours In Punjab

CVs Turn Saviours In Punjab

During the Punjab floods, commercial vehicles transformed from transport medium to lifelines, delivering essentials, rescuing families, and providing shelter, writes Richa Tyagi. In August 2025, over 1,400 villages in more than 13 districts of Punjab, India, were hit by severe floods, the worst the state had seen in nearly four decades, since 1988. The floods were caused by an unusually[Read More…]

by November 25, 2025 SPECIAL REPORT