Mercedes-Benz Inaugurates A State-Of-The-Art Luxury Showroom In Visakhapatnam, AP

* Mercedes-Benz India unveiled the all-new CLA BEV in Visakhapatnam

"Mercedes-Benz continues to deepen its presence across emerging markets in India, bringing world-class products and retail experiences closer to our customers. Visakhapatnam is an important emerging market for us, catering to the growing base of discerning customers. With the inauguration of Silver Star, customers in Visakhapatnam will now have better access to world-class products and services from Mercedes-Benz. We are confident about Mercedes-Benz’s steady growth in this market, delivering a differentiated luxury experience to customers, completely aligned with Mercedes-Benz’s global standards."

Brendon Sissing, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India

· Mercedes-Benz inaugurates a new luxury showroom in Visakhapatnam with its long-standing franchise partner - Silver Star

· The luxury showroom spans approximately 2300 sq. ft. with a dedicated customer touchpoint area

· The showroom offers a personalised luxury sales experience with trained consultants and immersive product consultations

· The facility is compliant with Mercedes-Benz’s global Corporate Identity (CI) standards

· The showroom is supported by a team strength of 15 trained professionals

· This is Mercedes-Benz’s first luxury 1S facility with an existing service facility in Visakhapatnam

· Mercedes‑Benz India will add 20+ world‑class MAR20X* outlets across high‑potential emerging markets, alongside further strengthening its presence in key metropolitan regions.

· Mercedes‑Benz India is expanding in emerging markets like Visakhapatnam while deepening its footprint in markets like Pune and Goa, among other locations during Q2 2026.

India’s most desirable luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India today announced the inauguration of a new 1S luxury dealership in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The new showroom of Silver Star in Visakhapatnam further strengthens Mercedes-Benz’s presence in the important state Andhra Pradesh, in line with the company’s strategy of expanding its luxury retail footprint, across key growth markets in India, moving closer to the customers. Mercedes-Benz India also showcased the all-new CLA BEV in Visakhapatnam, the brand’s most intelligent and advanced electric vehicle yet, ushering in a new era of luxury electric mobility.

The newly inaugurated showroom has been designed to deliver a modern luxury retail experience, enabling customers to explore Mercedes-Benz’s portfolio through personalised consultations and curated engagements. The showroom that was completed in a short span of 3 months, integrates immersive digital aids, tailored customer interaction zones and a premium ambience aligned with Mercedes-Benz’s global luxury retail standards.

Strategically located on the Chennai–Kolkata Highway, the luxury showroom enjoys enhanced visibility and seamless connectivity from all corners of Visakhapatnam. Located at the Visakhapatnam Marriott by Fairfield, the facility is positioned at a landmark destination, catering to existing and prospective luxury customers in the city.

Amith Reddy, Managing Director, Silver Star: "We are delighted to further strengthen our long-standing association with Mercedes-Benz India, with the inauguration of our new luxury showroom in Visakhapatnam. The facility has been designed to deliver a seamless and elevated customer journey with personalised consultations, immersive product experiences and premium hospitality. We are confident that the new showroom will further enhance luxury ownership experience for customers in the region and reinforce Mercedes-Benz’s strong brand appeal in the market."

The showroom spans approximately 2300 sq. ft. including a dedicated customer touchpoint area. The new dealership is supported by a highly trained team of 15 professionals and equipped to deliver focused customer engagement across the sales and delivery journey and includes one dedicated delivery bay.

As part of its ‘Go to Customer’ strategy, Mercedes‑Benz India has outlined a significant retail network expansion for 2026. The company plans to add 20+ world‑class MAR20X outlets across high‑potential emerging markets, while strengthening its presence in key metropolitan regions including Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi NCR.

Customer experience remains at the core of the Network Strategy. The company will continue upgrading existing facilities nationwide to the global MAR20X standard, while also exploring new retail formats and advanced technologies, including AI‑ and automation‑led solutions. This expansion will be supported by an investment of ₹200 crore by Mercedes‑Benz Franchise Partners over the next two years.

*MAR20X format is the modern retail format of Mercedes-Benz and it is based on the four pillars of Design, Architecture, Customer-oriented process, and Digital enhancements.

Mercedes-Benz anniversary year “140 years of innovation”

Since Carl Benz filed the patent for the first automobile 140 years ago and Gottlieb Daimler built his motorised carriage shortly afterwards, Mercedes‑Benz has dedicated itself to constantly innovate and to create the world’s most desirable cars for customers. This ambition has driven every innovation – from the world's first automobile in 1886 to today's intelligent and safe electric vehicles, like the all-new GLC and the award-winning all-new CLA. With the new S-Class, the company continues the biggest product launch programme in its history. With its passion for performance and pioneering power, excellence and an unwavering commitment to customer service, the brand has consistently shaped the future of mobility. The result goes well beyond engineering achievement – it creates the unmistakable feeling that leads through everything Mercedes‑Benz does: Welcome home.

Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 140 years of innovation by driving three new S-Class saloons on a trans-continental journey to 140 locations worldwide. Each place highlights the brand’s technology, heritage, pioneering spirit and worldwide presence. Along the way customers, fans and colleagues will get to join in the celebrations - on an epic adventure that will run until October. Follow the “140 Years. 140 Places” drive across six continents on our “140 years of innovation | Mercedes-Benz Media” special and via the Mercedes-Benz Community.

About Mercedes-Benz India:

Mercedes-Benz India pioneered the luxury car market in India, completing 30 years of Indian operations in 2024. Mercedes-Benz’s world-class production facility set up in 2009, is spread over 100 acres in Chakan near Pune. Mercedes-Benz India is part of Mercedes-Benz’s Global Production Network and plays an important role in the CKD production network. The production facility carries an investment of more than INR 3000 crores and has the largest installed production capacity for any luxury carmaker in India. Mercedes-Benz India has the largest luxury network spread amongst any luxury carmaker, with over 140 luxury touchpoints spread across 50+ cities. Through the exclusive AMG Performance Centres, Mercedes-Benz boasts of a strong AMG retail network presence in the country. Mercedes-Benz India has a robust product portfolio comprising the locally produced A-Class, C-Class, E-Class Long Wheelbase, S-Class, Mercedes Maybach S 580 limousine and the all-new V-Class, along with the electric vehicles– EQS 580 sedan, and EQS SUV 450. Mercedes-Benz is the only luxury brand to locally manufacture 2 BEVs in India. The ‘Made in India’ SUV range starts with the GLA, GLC, GLE, and GLS range of luxury SUVs. The Completely Built imported cars portfolio (CBU) includes the G 450d, GLS Maybach and the exciting AMG range comprising the AMG A 45 S to the AMG GT 63 S E-Performance. Mercedes-Benz also pioneered the luxury BEV segment in India and comprises a strong portfolio including the ‘Made in India’ EQS 580 sedan, EQS 580 SUV, EQS 450 SUV, Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV and G580 with EQ Technology. Mercedes-Benz India introduced the innovative customer-centric ‘direct to customer’ business model in India, as one of the first markets to rollout this business model, redefining customer experience.  

Ashween Anand Appointed As Chief Financial Officer At Bajaj Electricals Limited

Bajaj Electricals Limited announces the appointment of Ashween Anand as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 16, 2026. In this role, Ashween will lead the company’s finance function and oversee financial strategy, capital allocation, governance, compliance, and transformation initiatives, supporting the organisation’s next phase of growth and value creation.

Ashween Anand is an accomplished finance leader with over 16 years of diverse experience across finance, strategy, and governance. She has worked with leading global organisations including EY, Deloitte, Mondelēz, Colgate‑Palmolive, and most recently at Tata Starbucks (a joint venture of Tata Consumer Products and Starbucks), where she served as Chief Financial Officer.

Shekhar Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Electricals Limited, said, “We are pleased to have Ashween joining our leadership team. She brings deep finance leadership experience, consistently driving robust governance frameworks and operational discipline across organizations. Her appointment will help us deliver long-term value to our shareholders and stakeholders.”

Sanjay Sachdeva, Managing Director & CEO, Bajaj Electricals Limited, added, “We are delighted to welcome Ashween Anand to the leadership team at Bajaj Electricals, where she will spearhead the finance function. We are confident that Ashween’s extensive experience in scaling businesses, leading financial transformation and excellence agendas, will be invaluable as we execute our strategic priorities.”

Bajaj Electricals Limited is a globally renowned Indian Consumer Appliances and Lighting Solutions company. Headquartered in Mumbai with a turnover of INR 4,462 crores (FY 25-26), it is a part of the $100 bn multinational conglomerate Bajaj Group founded by Shri Jamnalal Bajaj. The Company was established in 1938 and has stood the test for more than 87 years. It continues to enjoy consumer trust across various sectors it operates in and remains at the forefront of developing modern, technologically superior and aesthetic products and solutions. Bajaj Electricals’ business portfolio spans Consumer Products (Appliances and Fans) and Lighting Solutions (Consumer and Professional Lighting). They are a front runner in the industry with their key brand offerings comprising BAJAJ and Morphy Richards. Under their Lighting Solutions business, they offer consumers a wide range of innovative LED lamps and fixtures, including panels and battens, as also wires and switch gears. They are known for their prowess in street lighting, sports lighting, industrial commercial and infrastructural lighting, and undertaking specialized illumination projects on a turnkey basis amongst other solutions.

The Leela Palaces, Hotels And Resorts Welcomes LLDP Class Of 2027

* Reinforcing Its Commitment To Building Future Hospitality Leaders

* 45 high-potential management trainees join The Leela’s flagship leadership programme, reflecting the brand’s associate-first culture, leadership focus and commitment to purposeful upskilling

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has officially welcomed the Leela Leadership Development Programme (LLDP) - Class of 2027, reaffirming its long-term commitment to nurturing future-ready leaders for India’s luxury hospitality industry. As The Leela marks 40 years of true Indian luxury, the programme reflects the brand’s continued investment in people, leadership development and the future of hospitality excellence in India..

The LLDP Class of 2027 comprises 45 carefully selected management trainees from leading hospitality institutes including IHM, IIHM and ISH, alongside talent from competitive luxury hotel chains. Reflecting The Leela’s commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, the cohort includes 53% female representation. The batch also represents a balanced mix of internal and external talent, with 21 associates from within The Leela ecosystem and 24 candidates joining from outside the organisation.

Marking the beginning of a transformative leadership journey, The Leela hosted a specially curated induction experience for its newest cohort, bringing together senior leadership, associates and parents of the selected candidates. Rooted in The Leela’s guiding philosophy of “Atithi Devo Bhava - Guest is God”, the event commenced with a traditional Ganesh Vandana, followed by a welcome address by the CEO and interactions with the leadership team, including the CFO and Senior Vice Presidents. The inclusion of parents in the ceremony reflected The Leela’s associate-first culture and its belief that strong support systems play an integral role in shaping meaningful career journeys.

Speaking on the occasion, Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, said: “As The Leela celebrates four decades of true Indian luxury, we remain deeply committed to investing in the people who will shape the future of our industry. At The Leela, we see leadership not merely as a position, but as a responsibility to uphold a legacy of excellence while shaping the future of Indian luxury hospitality. The Leela Leadership Development Programme reflects our long-term investment in people and our belief that exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional talent. As we continue our growth journey, LLDP remains a strategic initiative to nurture future-ready leaders who embody The Leela’s culture of grace, empathy and purpose, while continuing to set new benchmarks for Indian luxury hospitality.”

Participants of the programme will undergo a holistic 15-month development journey that includes classroom learning, online modules, immersive boot camps and on-the-job exposure across multiple Leela hotels. The programme culminates with a capstone project and certification from ISH in alliance with Les Roches.

What sets LLDP apart is its focus on developing not only operational capabilities but also emotional intelligence, communication, cultural awareness and leadership agility - qualities that are increasingly critical in today’s evolving hospitality landscape. Through initiatives like LLDP, The Leela continues to invest in purposeful upskilling and internal talent development while creating structured career pathways for aspiring hospitality professionals.

Isha Goyal, Senior Vice President and Head – Human Resources at The Leela, added: “LLDP is a cornerstone of our people strategy and a reflection of our commitment to nurturing talent from within. The programme provides aspiring leaders with a structured pathway anchored in mentorship, learning and meaningful growth opportunities. As we celebrate 40 years of The Leela, we remain focused on building a future-ready workforce that will carry forward the brand’s legacy of Indian luxury hospitality with excellence and authenticity. As we want our associates to view their journey with us as a long-term career built on purpose, excellence and continuous development.”

Since its inception, LLDP has successfully trained four batches of future-ready hospitality professionals, reinforcing The Leela’s commitment to purposeful upskilling, leadership development and long-term career growth. As the brand continues its expansion journey, initiatives like LLDP remain central to strengthening The Leela’s position as an employer of choice in India’s luxury hospitality industry.

For more information on the Leela Leadership Development Programme, please visit: The Leela Leadership Development Programme

About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is India’s largest institutionally owned and managed pure-play luxury hospitality brand. Backed by the Brookfield Group, The Leela operates 13 award-winning properties across India’s premier leisure and business destinations. Recognized globally for architectural excellence and bespoke services, The Leela has been ranked the #1 hospitality brand globally by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards in 2020 and 2021, and among the top three in 2023 and 2024. The brand remains committed to delivering timeless Indian hospitality through world-class luxury experiences.

For more information, please visit our website www.theleela.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

GE Aerospace Accelerates India Manufacturing Growth With 100 Crore Pune Investment

GE Aerospace today announced an investment of INR 100 Crore in its Pune manufacturing facility, further strengthening its manufacturing footprint in India and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the country. The investment will support new welding technologies, advanced inspection equipment, precision tools, gauges, fixtures, and additional infrastructure enhancements designed to increase production capacity, enhance process precision, and support the delivery of high-quality components for customers worldwide.

This latest investment builds on the INR 410 Crore announced over the last two years, bringing GE Aerospace’s total investment in the Pune facility to more than INR 510 Crore over three years. Previous investments were focused on advancing manufacturing processes, automation, and capability enhancements supporting next-generation engine components. The latest upgrades will further expand the facility’s capabilities and support component production across GE Aerospace’s GE90, GEnx, GE9X, and CFM International’s LEAP engine programs.

"This continued investment reflects GE Aerospace’s long-term commitment to India and our confidence in the Pune facility’s role within our global manufacturing network," said Vishwajit Singh, Managing Director, Pune manufacturing facility, GE Aerospace. "Our continued growth is a win for our customers and the broader community, driving more apprenticeship and job opportunities at GE Aerospace and for our supplier partners. Over the past decade, this facility has grown into a high-capability aerospace manufacturing hub, strengthening India's supplier ecosystem and contributing to GE Aerospace's global supply chain.”

GE Aerospace’s Pune manufacturing facility is a key part of the company’s global supply chain, producing critical components for commercial aircraft engines. The facility works with more than 300 suppliers locally across a broader network of over 2,200 GE Aerospace suppliers in India, helping strengthen the country’s role in global aerospace programs through advanced manufacturing expertise and precision engineering capabilities. The facility also plays an important role in workforce development. Its structured two-year apprenticeship program enrolls more than 500 apprentices annually in classroom instruction and specialized TIG welding training through the site’s dedicated Weld School. Since 2015, the facility has trained more than 5,000 production associates, helping build a strong pipeline of aerospace manufacturing talent in India. Recent community and workforce development grants have also supported initiatives focused on technical education and skill development in the region.

Today’s announcement further reinforces GE Aerospace’s broader commitment to India, where the company continues to invest in manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain development to help shape the future of flight.

*CFM International is a 50-50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines.

About GE Aerospace in India

GE Aerospace has been a partner to India's aviation industry for over 40 years, with more than 1,400 GE Aerospace and partner engines in service nationwide, powering major Indian airlines. GE Aerospace’s defense engines and systems also power the Indian Air Force’s Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk1 and helicopters, and the Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier battleships and frigates. The Pune manufacturing facility and 17 Indian suppliers play an important role in the company’s global supply chain. Researchers and engineers at the company’s 25-year-old Technology Centre in Bengaluru are building the latest aviation technologies. Learn more about GE Aerospace in India at geaerospace.com/india

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 50,000 commercial and 30,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 57,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow, and the future at geaerospace.com   

Former Wipro & Infosys Leader Rajesh Dubey Joins VDart Digital As Vice President – Enterprise Application Services

VDart Digital, a global digital transformation and technology services company, today announced the appointment of Rajesh Dubey as Vice President and Practice Leader – Enterprise Application Services.

Rajesh joins VDart Digital with more than 25 years of experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives, ERP modernization programs, cloud migrations, enterprise platform transformations, and global delivery operations across multiple industries.
In his new role, Rajesh will lead VDart Digital’s Enterprise Application Services portfolio, including Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, and other enterprise software platforms. He will be responsible for driving strategy, innovation, delivery excellence, customer growth, AI-led modernization across the portfolio, strategic technology partnerships and expansion of the company’s enterprise transformation capabilities globally.

“Rajesh’s appointment is part of the growth strategy and represents an important step in strengthening VDart Digital’s enterprise application services and transformation capabilities as organizations continue modernizing their core business platforms,” said Mohamed Irfan Peeran, CEO of VDart Digital. Rajesh brings the leadership experience, operational rigor, and transformation expertise required to help our customers navigate that journey successfully. His appointment significantly strengthens our Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, and broader Enterprise Applications capabilities globally”.

Prior to joining VDart Digital, Rajesh served as Practice Delivery Head – Enterprise Application Services at Wipro, where he led a large enterprise applications portfolio and managed globally distributed delivery teams supporting transformation initiatives for enterprise customers. Before Wipro, he held multiple senior leadership roles at Infosys, including Practice Manager – Oracle Services and Integrated Account Delivery Director, where he led large-scale ERP transformation programs, Oracle Cloud modernization initiatives, and enterprise delivery operations across global markets.

“VDart Digital has built a strong reputation for delivering practical, outcome-driven transformation solutions for global enterprises. I am excited to join the organization at such a pivotal stage of growth and help expand the Enterprise Application Services practice across Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, and enterprise platforms by combining cloud modernization, AI-driven transformation, and delivery excellence to create meaningful value for our clients.” Said Rajesh Dubey, Vice President and Practice Leader – Enterprise Application Services

About VDart Digital
VDart Digital is a global digital transformation and technology services company helping enterprises modernize, innovate, and scale through AI, cloud, digital engineering, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, and data-driven solutions. Built on trust and driven by outcomes, VDart Digital partners with organizations across industries to deliver practical, scalable, and business-focused transformation initiatives. https://www.vdartdigital.com/  

SAP Powers TCS’s Large‑Scale Payroll Transformation, Supporting Its Cloud‑First Strategy

* With ~40% faster payroll processing across a broad global footprint and vast talent base, the transformation reflects a seamless shift of mission-critical HR operations with zero disruptions to the cloud

SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has successfully modernized its global payroll operations by transitioning to RISE with SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud.

With the aim of improving consistency, strengthening operational resilience, and building a scalable digital foundation aligned with its long-term technology roadmap, the transformation consolidates payroll operations across multiple countries and regions globally into a unified, cloud-based environment, enabling a broad global workforce to power enterprise transformation.

The phased migration enabled TCS to modernize, mission‑critical payroll ecosystem with zero disruption to ongoing operations. Robust validation frameworks—including multiple mock cycles and parallel payroll execution—were embedded across the transition to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational stability across regions.

The transformation has delivered measurable business value, including:
· 30–40% faster payroll processing through improved batch performance and accelerated cycle completion.
· Future‑ready digital core supporting analytics‑led insights and adoption of intelligent capabilities aligned with SAP’s innovation roadmap.
· Standardized global payroll processing with local flexibility within a single environment to meet country‑specific regulatory and business requirements.
· Seamless integration at scale, with more than 20 high‑volume interfaces across HR, finance, and third‑party systems, ensuring data integrity and operational stability.

Janardhan Santhanam, Chief Information Officer, TCS, said, "As one of SAP’s strategic partners, TCS believes in leading by example. This transformation reflects our commitment to building a cloud-first, digital enterprise core. Executing a modernization of this scale with minimal disruption demonstrates how global organizations can transform while strengthening agility and resilience."

By modernizing its payroll landscape on SAP S/4HANA Cloud on AWS, TCS is strengthening its digital core and creating a foundation for more data-driven and adaptive workforce operations. This is further supported by a more streamlined payroll architecture, reduced fragmentation, and improved visibility across operations.

Rahul Baheti, India Growth Officer, SAP Indian Subcontinent said, “This milestone with TCS demonstrates how RISE with SAP can support the most demanding, mission‑critical workloads at global scale—securely, resiliently, and without disruption. It also reflects the strength of a long‑standing partnership built on shared innovation and trust, as SAP and TCS continue to collaborate to help enterprises reimagine and modernize core business processes for the future.”

This transformation underscores the strength of the long‑standing SAP–TCS partnership, supported by AWS as a hyperscaler partner and the growing momentum among enterprises to modernize core processes on cloud platforms. SAP remains committed to helping organisations simplify complexity and build resilient, future‑ready digital foundations.

About Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Tata Consultancy Services (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) is the technology partner of choice for industry-leading organizations worldwide. Since its inception in 1968, TCS has upheld the highest standards of innovation, engineering excellence and customer service.

It has set an aspiration to become the world's largest AI-led technology services company and is enabling its clients to transform themselves across the full AI stack, from infrastructure to intelligence.

Rooted in the heritage of the Tata Group, TCS is focused on creating long term value for its clients, its investors, its employees, and the community at large. With a highly skilled workforce spread across 56 countries and 194 service delivery centers across the world, the company has been recognized as a top employer in six continents. With the ability to rapidly apply and scale new technologies, the company has built long-term partnerships with its clients. Many of these relationships have endured into decades and navigated every technology cycle, from mainframes in the 1970s to artificial intelligence today.

TCS sponsors 14 of the world’s most prestigious marathons and endurance events, including the TCS New York City Marathon, TCS London Marathon and TCS Sydney Marathon with a focus on promoting health, sustainability, and community empowerment.

TCS generated consolidated revenues of over US $30 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. 
For more information, visit www.tcs.com

About SAP

As a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP (NYSE:SAP) stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience. For more information, visit www.sap.com.

Amazon India To Deploy 1,000 Eicher Electric Trucks For Amazon Now Operations

* Custom-designed Eicher Pro-X electric trucks to enable high-frequency, intra-city movement between fulfilment hubs and micro fulfilment centres

* Amazon recently announced expansion of Amazon Now to 100 cities across India with a network of over 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers

Amazon India today announced plans to deploy around 1,000 electric trucks, developed in collaboration with Eicher Trucks and Buses, a business division of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), to support Amazon Now’s operations across the country. The deployment is expected to be one of India’s largest dedicated electric truck fleets in the ecommerce and quick commerce sectors and further strengthens Amazon’s efforts to build a more sustainable transportation network.

As part of this collaboration, VECV has developed the Eicher Pro-X small truck— a compact electric truck purpose-built for high-frequency, intra-city operations. These vehicles will move goods between Amazon’s fulfilment hubs, typically located in the outskirts of the city and Amazon Now micro-fulfilment centres located closer to customers.

Amazon has already deployed around 50 of these trucks and plans to scale the fleet to over 1,000 electric trucks by 2028. In daily operations, these trucks are expected to cover 100–180 km and support multiple trips between facilities, with a fast-charging time of around 50 minutes. The fleet will be deployed across key cities starting with Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai, supporting the rapid expansion of Amazon Now, that delivers thousands of everyday essentials—from groceries and personal care items to electronic accessories and festive supplies, within minutes.

The company recently announced plan to expand Amazon Now to 100 cities across India and scale up its network to more than 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs), bringing the ultra-fast delivery service to customers across cities including Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kochi, Mangalore, and Vizag.

Abhinav Singh, VP Operations Amazon India and Australia said, “We have always focused on making our operations more sustainable and have steadily expanded our electric mobility efforts, with over 12,000 EVs already deployed across India. We work closely with multiple OEM partners to build solutions suited to our needs, and are integrating electric transportation more deeply as we grow. The planned deployment of ~1,000 purpose-built Volvo Eicher electric trucks is yet another step in that direction.”

SS Gill, Chief Commercial Officer, VECV, said, “The deployment of Eicher Pro X electric trucks marks a significant step forward in our commitment to sustainable mobility. What makes this even more meaningful is that the electric small truck from Eicher has been co-created in close collaboration with Amazon, with a sharp focus on addressing their specific operational needs for e-commerce and quick commerce operations. This partnership-led approach ensures that we are not only delivering electric vehicles, but also enabling efficient, reliable, and scalable logistics solutions.”

Amazon and VECV have been working together since 2022 to develop electric trucks tailored for e-commerce operations in India. In 2025, Amazon deployed over 100 electric trucks with multiple automakers across cities such as Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Kolkata—part of its broader efforts to decarbonize transportation while improving speed and operational efficiency.

Amazon has been an early adopter of electric mobility in India and has deployed over 12,500 electric vehicles across more than 500 cities, working with multiple manufacturers and partners to electrify both last-mile and middle-mile transportation.

More about Amazon’s Sustainability initiatives in India

Amazon is focused on powering its operations more sustainably. Across India, it has ~ 53 wind and solar projects, providing more than 1.1 GW of carbon-free energy. The company is working towards returning more water to communities in India than it uses by 2027, and its investments in clean water and sanitation have benefitted more than 1 million people since 2020. More than half of customer orders in its fulfilment network are shipped with reduced or no added delivery packaging. Together, these efforts support its Climate Pledge goal to reach net-zero carbon across its operations by 2040.

Through The Climate Pledge, co-founded by Amazon, the Laneshift programme piloted electric trucks on India's Bengaluru–Chennai corridor, delivering the country's first evidence-based roadmap for transitioning long-haul freight to zero-exhaust-emission battery electric trucks, in collaboration with C40 Cities.

About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth’s Best Employer, and Earth’s Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfilment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit aboutamazon.in and follow @AmazonNews.

About VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd (VECV)

VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) is a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Limited. In operation since August 2008, the company produces and sells the complete range of Eicher branded trucks and buses in 40 countries, Volvo Buses India, exclusive distribution of Volvo Trucks in India, engine manufacturing and exports for Volvo Group, Eicher's non-automotive engines and component business. A multi-brand multi-division company, backed by innovative products & services, VECV today, is recognized as an industry leader for modernizing commercial transportation in India and developing world.