Posts by Tanya Narayan
Crude oil rally pressures lubricant bulk deals for highway fleets
The lubricants sector—especially for commercial vehicles and highway fleets—is tightly linked to global crude oil dynamics. Crude oil serves as the primary feedstock for ...
Synthetic winter lubes extend drain intervals for northern haulers
Northern India’s winter months present unique operating challenges for truck fleets. Sub-zero nights in hill states, cold mornings across the Indo-Gangetic plains and lon...
Scrappage policy extension targets 2 lakh old trucks by the March deadline
The government’s decision to extend timelines under the truck scrappage policy has renewed focus on accelerating the phase-out of ageing commercial vehicles. The extended...
RBI rate cut opens cheaper loans for truck fleet expansions now
The latest RBI rate cut has eased borrowing conditions for the transport sector, offering timely relief to truck operators facing rising operating costs. By lowering the ...
November retail auto data confirms CVs holding share in a mixed market
The November 2025 auto retail data highlights a market moving in two directions at once. Passenger vehicles and electric mobility continue to evolve rapidly, while commer...
FASTag glitch delays toll payments, fleet owners scramble for fixes
FASTag issues in December 2025 triggered widespread disruption across national highways, as electronic toll collection systems failed to process transactions smoothly at ...
EXCON 2025 heavy trucks and CE machines reset fleet upgrade checklists
EXCON 2025, India’s largest construction equipment exhibition, has once again emerged as a critical decision point for fleet owners evaluating upgrades. With infrastructu...
Diesel prices rise again, fleets prepare for narrower trip margins
After an extended period of near-static retail pricing, diesel prices in India began to inch up again in December 2025. While the increase is marginal in absolute terms, ...
TVS Supply Chain Acquires 100 EV Cargo Vans to Electrify Last-Mile
TVS Supply Chain, one of India’s leading logistics providers, has taken a major step toward sustainable operations by acquiring 100 electric cargo vans for its fleet. Thi...
NHAI Plans 10,000 FASTag Lanes to Eliminate Toll Plaza Queues
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to revolutionize highway travel with a bold initiative: the rollout of 10,000 dedicated FASTag lanes across the cou...