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Truck makers widen reach as freight spreads beyond big cities

September 26, 2026 admin

India’s commercial vehicle makers are looking beyond traditional transport hubs as freight activity expands into smaller towns and regional markets. BharatBenz’s recent dealership launch in Supaul, Bihar, reflects this shift. The four-bay 3S (sales, service and spares) facility on NH-327A will serve Supaul, Araria, Madhepura and adjoining districts, with an annual service capacity of around…

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Ashok Leyland posts record Q1 earnings but higher costs squeeze margins

August 14, 2026 admin

Ashok Leyland reported record revenue and profit for the June-ended quarter with revenue from operations rising 10% year-on-year to ₹9,634 crore and net profit climbing 3% to ₹609 crore. However, higher commodity costs weighed on profitability, pulling the EBITDA margin down to 10.1% from 11.1% a year earlier despite record first-quarter commercial vehicle sales. On…

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Daimler to invest ₹4,000 cr in TN; total India investments to touch ₹14,500 cr

August 13, 2026 admin

Bharat-Benz trucks displayed at its factory in Oragadam at Kancheepuram district | Photo Credit: AP Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has proposed to make an additional investment of about ₹4,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, taking its total investment in the country to ₹14,500 crore. The additional investment, which comes as part of its next phase…

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Tata Motors to hike prices of commercial vehicles by up to 2% from July 1

June 19, 2024 admin

Tata Motors is a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles, including trucks and buses, in India. File | Photo Credit: P.V. Sivakumar Tata Motors on June 19 said it will hike prices of its commercial vehicles by up to 2% from July 1, 2024 to offset the impact of rising commodity prices. The price hike will…

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