Eicher Motors says electric trucks remain distant from mass adoption in India

Vice chairman Vinod Aggarwal says stronger logistics, supply chains, digital infrastructure and manufacturing competitiveness are needed as India advances safer, smarter and more fuel-efficient commercial vehicles.

— Filed Fri, 31 Jul, 2026, 23:38 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Eicher Motors vice chairman Vinod Aggarwal says India must improve logistics, supply chains, digital infrastructure and manufacturing competitiveness. He highlights safer, smarter and more fuel-efficient commercial vehicles, while saying electric trucks remain some distance from mass adoption.

Why this matters

The view follows Eicher's ₹1,225 crore Andhra Pradesh Royal Enfield plant commitment and Q1 profit growth, amid an analyst preference for Bajaj Auto over Eicher on valuation and exports.

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