Tata Motors, one of India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced that it has attained a sales milestone of 1.5 million units in the Intermediate, Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles (ILMCV) segment.

The CV major claims it becomes the only truck manufacturer in the country to achieve this milestone. To commemorate this achievement, Tata Motors has unveiled new variants of the Tata SFC 407 Gold, Tata LPT, Tata SFC 709G, Tata LPT 1109G, Tata LPK 1112 and Tata LPK 1416 range of trucks and tippers. It has also introduced attractive financing schemes tailored for first-time buyers, alongside a six year extended warranty on all ILMCV trucks.

The ILMCV segment includes trucks with gross vehicle weight ranging from four to 19 tonne, catering to diverse customer needs across sectors including agriculture, e-commerce, construction and logistics, among others. It offers a wide range of fuel-efficient solutions in the segment, along with low cost of ownership and high vehicle uptime, boosting profitability for its customers.

Rajesh Kaul, Vice-President & Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors, said, “Reaching the 15 lakh sales milestone is a moment of immense pride for us. It stands as a testament to the trust and loyalty of our customers and reinforces our commitment to providing innovative solutions that enhance their operations. Our new variants and extended warranty are designed to improve earning potential and ensure long-term peace of mind, keeping us ahead of their expectations. As we move forward, we remain focused on being customer-centric, reaffirming our role as a valued partner in driving long-term growth and success."

The ILMCV portfolio includes multiple cabin options like the LPT, SFC, Signa and the Ultra range, along with various deck lengths and body styles. The trucks are further complemented by Tata Motors' Sampoorna Seva 2.0 initiative, ensuring comprehensive vehicle lifecycle management, including breakdown assistance, guaranteed turnaround times, annual maintenance contracts (AMC), and easy access to genuine spare parts. Additionally, Tata Motors leverages Fleet Edge, its connected vehicle platform, to optimise fleet management and maximise vehicle uptime while minimising total cost of ownership (TCO). Across the country, Tata Motors has over 2,500 sales and service touchpoints to offer the highest uptime for its vehicles.

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Swaraj Tractors, part of the Mahindra Group, has renewed its partnership with former Indian Cricket team captain MS Dhoni as the brand ambassador. The association began after the former Indian cricket captain purchased a Swaraj tractor for his personal farm operations.

The partnership enters a phase focused on brand evolution and visibility. Swaraj Tractors intends to use Dhoni’s image to support upcoming product introductions designed for the requirements of farmers in India.

To mark the extension of the agreement, Swaraj Tractors has launched a digital video campaign (DVC) titled ‘Bharosa’. The campaign focuses on three core pillars – power, trust and reliability.

Dhoni will feature in integrated campaigns across multiple platforms. The brand aims to maintain its legacy while adopting a contemporary outlook to engage with progressive segments of the agricultural market.

Gaganjot Singh, CEO, Swaraj Division Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “MS Dhoni reflects the ethos of Swaraj — dependable, authentic, and consistently focused on performance. This partnership has helped us strengthen our connect with customers while reinforcing the values that define the brand. As we move ahead, his association will play an important role in building greater resonance for Swaraj across markets and supporting our efforts to present the brand with contemporary outlook and energy while staying true to its legacy.”

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Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, has inaugurated a new authorised BharatBenz dealership, Agile Trucking, in Raniganj, West Bengal. The facility is intended to support industrial and infrastructure corridors in the eastern region of India.

Located on NH2, the dealership is situated near the industrial hubs of Durgapur and Asansol. The site provides sales, service, and spares (3S) support to fleet operators, railway sidings and construction logistics providers.

The dealership is spread across 85,000 sqft and operates 24 hours a day to assist with vehicle uptime. It features 12 service bays and 4 accident repair bays. It can service over 500 vehicles every month and is also equipped with four Mobile Reach Vans (MRVs) for roadside assistance. The facility employees 65 personnel trained for technical and sales support.

The inauguration brings the total number of BharatBenz touchpoints to 418. DICV plans to add 32 more locations in 2026 to reach a total of 450. In West Bengal specifically, the company operates 11 workshops and intends to add five more during 2026. Additionally, a new Regional Training Centre (RTC) is scheduled to open in Kolkata by the fourth quarter of 2026 to train engineers for the dealership network.

Rajiv Chaturvedi, President & Chief Business Officer, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, said, “West Bengal continues to be a key market for BharatBenz, driven by infrastructure development, industrial activity, and freight movement along major national highways. The inauguration of the Agile Trucking dealership in Raniganj further strengthens BharatBenz’s footprint in southern West Bengal. West Burdwan is a strategically important district with strong industrial and infrastructure activity. With this modern 3S facility, we are reinforcing our commitment to delivering reliable products, faster service turnaround, and a superior ownership experience for our customers. Currently, 418 BharatBenz touch points are there with this facility and in 2026 we will add total 32 more touch points to improve reach to 450 touch points in total. We have 11 Service workshops in West Bengal and we will add 5 more touchpoints in 2026. We are also going to start new RTC in Kolkata by Q4’2026 to provide trained engineers to our dealerships which in turn will improve customer service experience.”

Vijayakumar K, CEO, Agile Trucking, added, “The launch of this new BharatBenz facility in Raniganj reflects our long-term commitment to the region. With advanced infrastructure, a skilled team, and round-the-clock operations, we aim to support our customers with dependable service and help them achieve higher vehicle uptime and operational efficiency.”

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Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has announced a network expansion for its Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) business in Western India. The company plans to add 30 touchpoints to its existing 150 in the region within one year.

The move aims to support demand for LCVs driven by infrastructure projects and economic growth in Maharashtra and the wider Western region.

At present, it operates with 29 dealer partners, 130 service workshops, and over 350 trained technicians in Western India. This infrastructure provides a service point every 35 kilometres. Following the expansion, Ashok Leyland intends to reduce this distance to 25 kilometres.

Ashok Leyland is focusing on its LCV portfolio, including models such as the ‘Bada Dost’ and ‘Dost’, to increase its market presence. The strategy involves delivering transport solutions for various industries while leveraging technological innovation.

Viplav Shah, Head of LCV Business at Ashok Leyland, said, "The expansion of the LCV networking in Maharashtra and the entire Western region will be a game changer for us. Along with best-in-class mileage, payload, loading area, comfort and reliability that our LCV range offers, now we are taking a big step in multiplying our service reach. We remain committed to strengthening our presence in the Western region, which is a key market for us.”

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Following the success of the XF, XG and XG+ in 2022 and the XD in 2023, DAF XD and XF Electric have bagged the International Truck of the Year 2026 award from a 24-member jury of the International Truck of the Year (IToY) consortium that is made of senior commercial vehicle journalists from the world over.

The award trophy was presented to Harald Seidel, President, DAF Trucks, during the International Awards Gala Evening at the Solutrans trade fair in Lyon, France, recently. With 92 points, the Dutch manufacturer’s heavy-duty electric series finished ahead of its competitors in the final count. The diesel-powered MAN D30 PowerLion provided strong competition, while the fully electric SANY e435 marked the first time a Chinese truck has reached the shortlist for what is considered as the most prestigious commercial vehicle award.

In line with the rules of the IToY, the title is awarded annually to the vehicle introduced in the previous 12 months that has made the greatest contribution to road transport efficiency. The assessment covers a range of criteria, including technological innovation, comfort, safety, driveability, energy efficiency, environmental performance and total cost of ownership.

This is the third consecutive year that an electric truck has taken the title. Of the five vehicles shortlisted for 2026, three were battery-electric models, highlighting that the energy transition remains at the forefront of the truck industry, even as the internal combustion engine continues to evolve.

During extensive test drives, the jury members praised the XD and XF Electric for the perfection of their drivelines and the almost imperceptible gear changes. Their range also benefits from the nine percent aerodynamic improvement achieved across DAF’s latest generation.

The modular vehicle concept, offering a wide choice of battery and axle configurations, was also commended by the jury members for providing operators with exceptional flexibility.

Florian Engel, Chairman, IToY, averred, “With the new XD and XF Electric, DAF Trucks demonstrates that the combination of a central electric motor and a traditional rear axle can be just as energy-efficient as a driveline with an e-axle. Moreover, this DAF configuration provides perfect weight distribution, enabling virtually all use cases to be covered by a single technical platform.”

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