Eicher Trucks & Buses Hosts Second Women Transporters Delegation

Key Highlights

• Women fleet owners and transport entrepreneurs gathered at Eicher’s Bhopal plant.

• Delegates toured the Industry 4.0 factory, including an all-women assembly line.

• Test drives of the Eicher Pro X EV and Eicher Pro 2055 EV were conducted.

• Panel discussions covered AI, digitization, and sustainable transport.

• Senior VECV executives engaged in discussions on logistics and inclusion.

Eicher Trucks & Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), successfully organized the second Women Transporters Delegation at its Industry 4.0-compliant plant in Bhopal. This initiative, in collaboration with industry veteran Girish Mirchandani, reflects Eicher’s commitment to promoting inclusivity in the commercial vehicle (CV) sector.

Building on the success of India’s previous Women Transporters Delegation, this two-day event brought together women fleet owners and transport entrepreneurs. The focus was on discussing advancements in logistics, new technology adoption, and the role of alternative fuels in India’s transport sector.

Highlights of the Event:

• Factory Tour: Delegates visited Eicher’s cutting-edge plant, including an exclusive look at the all-women assembly line producing theEicher Pro Xseries.

• Test Drives: Participants experienced the latest Eicher Pro X EV and Eicher Pro 2055 EV models, showcasing innovation in electric mobility.

• Industry Insights: Panel discussions covered key trends, challenges, and opportunities in logistics, including AI, digitization, and sustainable transport solutions.

• Leadership Interaction: Senior executives from VECV engaged in interactive sessions with the delegation to discuss business growth and inclusion.

Eicher’s Commitment to Inclusion and Innovation

Welcoming the participants, Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VECV, emphasized that inclusivity and diversity drive business success. He highlighted the role of technology in making logistics smarter and more efficient while ensuring a people-first approach.

Bhagwan K Bindiganavile, EVP, Strategic Planning, Brand & Communications, VECV,reinforced Eicher’s vision of ‘Nayi Soch, Naye Raaste’, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Seven Cs’ mobility strategy—Common, Connected, Convenient, Congestion-free, Charged, Clean, and Cutting-edge.

The event also featured discussions with SS Gill, Chief Commercial Officer, VECV; B. Srinivas, Chief Operating Officer, Eicher Trucks and Buses; Ramesh Rajagopalan, EVP, Customer Service; and Vimal Mulchandani, EVP, Manufacturing Operation.

Eicher Trucks & Buses remains dedicated to advancing diversity and sustainability in the CV industry while equipping women transport leaders with the tools to thrive in a rapidly evolving market.

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CMV360 Says

The Women Transporters Delegation showcased Eicher’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and innovation in the CV sector. By empowering women with insights on technology and sustainable mobility, the event strengthened their role in shaping the industry’s future. Eicher continues to lead in transforming logistics with a progressive and people-centric approach.