Posts by Tanya Narayan
HCV retail climbs 17% YoY heavy haulers ride infra wave strong
India’s heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) retail segment registered a significant year‑on‑year sales increase in November 2025, driven by fleet upgrades, infrastructure expa...
Gadkari approves two key Himachal road upgrades for better truck access
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has recently approved two significant road upgrade projects in Himachal Pradesh, aimed at improving connect...
Emission norm relaxations open doors for CNG retrofit kits in MHCVs
Recent temporary relaxations in BS6 emission norms have opened a window for MHCV operators to consider CNG retrofit kits. These regulatory flexibilities allow trucks to s...
Diesel drops Rs 2 per litre, fleets lock in savings before rebound
In a significant move impacting commercial transport economics, the Indian government recently announced a Rs 2 per litre reduction in diesel prices across major urban ce...
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 ...