JBM is becoming a major suppliers of city buses in India. It also has plans to export to Europe.

The plant is to have the capacity to produce 2,500 buses annually, but has been designed with the opportunity to double this, when required.

The facility is fully digitally controlled and is equipped with advanced storage systems, including gravity spiral and vertical reciprocating conveyors.

Tractor sales fell by 11.8% during the fourth quarter of FY 2023 (ending March 31, 2024) to register 20,061 units.

Sales of medium and heavy rigid trucks (7.5t gvw and above) in India decreased by 13.2% in Q4 (January to March) of FY2023-24 to register 69,983 units.

Domestic sales of buses and coach (7.5t gvw and above) increased by 39.6% in Q4 of the financial year 2023 (ending March 31, 2024) to register 20,048 units.

Sales of light-duty vehicles (7.5t & below) grew by 9.5% to register 15,370 units in Q4 of FY 2023 (ending March 31, 2024).

The market demand fell by 2.8% in the fourth fiscal year quarter of 2023/24

It is understood these are Eicher's first ebus deliveries.

The ELON 3X BEV, a 3-axle, high floor intercity 13-metre electric coach is to undergo rigorous validation and testing processes in preparation for full certification.

This new VO.2 electric truck variant is undergoing trials and is expected to go into pilot production later this year.

Tata Motors in recent years has been expanding its export markets. South Africa along with countries in West and North Africa are now target markets.