Veera Vahana And Exponent Energy Announce The World's First 15-Minute Charging Intercity Bus, ‘Veera Mahasamrat EV’

*        The electric bus can rapid charge in 15 minutes using Exponent’s 1 MW charging technology

*        The world’s first 13.5m EV bus on 2-axles comes with Exponent’s 320 kWh battery pack and an industry-leading battery warranty of 6 Lakh km/3000 life cycles

*        Focusing on long-haul intercity travel, the two companies are focused on beginning operations with the Bengaluru - Hyderabad route, along which Exponent will install four charging stations

Veera Vahana - a leading player in the bus industry has partnered with Exponent Energy, an energy-tech company to announce a 15-minute rapid charging long-haul intercity electric bus. The ‘Veera Mahasamrat EV’ powered by Exponent is the world’s first 13.5m electric bus on 2-axles. It’s equipped with Exponent’s 320 kWh battery pack enabling a virtually unlimited range with 15-minute rapid charging on the go via Exponent’s 1MW charging network. Additionally, a battery warranty of 6,00,000 km or 3000 battery life cycles, paves the way for better financing options and ease of ownership.

The Veera Mahasamrat EV represents a game-changing advancement for fleet owners, reducing their operating expenses by 30% compared to an ICE bus. For the first time, with 15-minute rapid charging and the Exponent charging network along highways, bus operators can now go electric on long-haul inter-city routes without having to worry about range and long charging time.

Currently, the two companies are focused on electrifying the Bengaluru - Hyderabad route. To support operations, Exponent Energy will deploy four 1 MW charging stations - two at each endpoints and two along the highway - this will ensure bus operators can seamlessly shift from ICE to electric with the same experience of number of stops and downtime per stop.

Celebrating the announcement, K. Srinivas Reddy, Managing Director, Veera Vahan said,

“Today, electric buses are restricted to short-haul or intracity operations due to limited range and long charging time. It’s difficult to package a single battery to deliver 600km of range and with long charging time - customers are not willing to wait for an hour along the highway. Typically, diesel buses stop every 300 km for 15-20 minutes and our unique partnership with Exponent mimics the same experience. Now, bus operators can seamlessly switch to electric with the Veera Mahasamrat EV and save more in their operations!”

The company’s technology stack meticulously manages each cell's characteristics through its BMS, charging algorithms, and thermal management using its proprietary off-board thermal management system - where the charging station actively pumps coolant to the battery while charging to maintain optimal temperature and thus delivering consistent performance even at ambient temperatures as high as 50°C.

Commenting on the announcement, Arun Vinayak, Co-founder & CEO of Exponent Energy stated, “We’re excited to partner with Veera Vahana, a seasoned player in the bus industry, to truly electrify the long-haul intercity bus segment. We’re thrilled to have built the world’s third 1 MW charging technology – after Tesla & Siemens – in India, for India. With freedom & accessibility delivered by 15-minute rapid charging and the Exponent network, we’re committed to enabling all of India to go electric.”

Both Veera and Exponent, as pioneers in the EV sector, remain committed to driving progress and shaping the future of mobility through innovation and collaboration.

About Veera Vahana

Veera is one of the leading bus manufacturer in India. Veera manufacturers various types of buses in ICE & Electric like Tarmac Coach, 13.5mts Mahasamrat  Samrat and 9mts Electric buses. Veera is the leader in Sleeper Coach manufacturing in the country.

To know more visit our website: www.veerabus.com

About Exponent:

Led by Arun Vinayak & Sanjay Byalal, Exponent Energy aims to simplify energy for EVs. The company has built a battery pack named e^pack; charging station called e^pump; and charging connector e^plug that together unlock a 0 to 100% charge in 15 minutes for EVs with any number of wheels & provide a 3000-cycle life warranty – all while using regular Li-ion cells to make rapid charging truly affordable and scalable.

To know more, visit the official Exponent Energy website: www.exponent.energy

Neokred Launches "Blutic": India's First futuristic Consent Manager At Global Fintech Festival

* This cutting-edge platform redefines data compliance, combining Neokred’s expertise with innovative solutions to safeguard user trust and privacy, enabling businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Neokred, a leading name in tech infra innovation, has just announced the launch of its revolutionary product, "Blutic”, India's first futuristic consent manager. This comprehensive data compliance and user empowerment platform is designed to safeguard businesses against evolving regulations while building and maintaining trust with their users in the digital age.

In today's digital landscape, trust is as valuable as gold. A single data breach can compromise an entire business, turning a once-secure vault into a target for malicious actors. Blutic addresses this critical need by providing a solution that not only ensures compliance but also empowers users with unprecedented control over their data. Recognizing that compliance is not merely a protective shield but a delicate balance, Blutic helps businesses navigate the complexities of data privacy regulations with confidence. The platform anticipates changes in privacy laws, ensuring that companies stay ahead of regulatory developments and avoid costly penalties.

Blutic offers a suite of features tailored to modern data management needs. Users can choose which data to share and how it is utilized, granting permissions with complete transparency. This crystal-clear approach allows both businesses and users to know exactly what data is being used, how, and where. Trust is further reinforced through robust encryption, ensuring that data is securely stored within users' devices, and the platform's consent validity feature defines clear time frames for data retention.

For businesses, Blutic presents a range of B2B solutions designed to streamline compliance and boost operational efficiency. The platform automates regulatory workflows and dynamic consent management, eliminating the need for cumbersome paperwork with its streamlined onboarding and digital processes. With Blutic, businesses gain confidence and clarity, thanks to comprehensive audit trails and transparent user complaint mechanisms.

On Launching Blutic, Tarun Nazare, Co-founder and Managing Director of Neokred says, “Blutic is India’s first futuristic consent manager solution. With the introduction of the DPDP Act by the Government of India, focusing on enhancing data privacy of individuals. In the 21st century our basic needs are going through drastic changes, like Data. The DPDP Act enables the new generation to safeguard their data. Data is scattered across multiple platforms and apps in the country today and there is a need to empower the user and the businesses to manage consent in a responsible manner, and this is what Blutic intends to deliver through its revolutionary solution. Blutic helps both businesses and individuals to know what data is being shared, manage time-based consent for specific purposes, delete or revoke the consent as and when needed, and most importantly doing this from a centralised platform of Blutic. Blutic is the future of data privacy and consent management for India."

Blutic's offerings include an open-source login system, easily integrable into corporate infrastructures, and a versatile SDK for managing consent across both new and existing users. The Blutic Portal allows businesses to define consent scopes, edit and modify them as necessary, and maintain detailed consent logs. Key benefits of the Blutic platform include one-click login for seamless and secure onboarding via Blutic OAuth, multilingual options for a more personalized user experience, and dedicated support through a Customer Success Manager to handle client and user queries. Additionally, Blutic features a scoring mechanism to evaluate user authenticity, further enhancing trust, and a dedicated Consent Dashboard to view consent logs, analytics, and manage consent scope.

With Blutic, Neokred sets a new standard for data compliance and user empowerment, providing businesses with the tools they need to navigate the evolving digital landscape confidently and securely. 

About Neokred

Neokred stands at the forefront of India's digital revolution, driven by a passionate commitment to leveraging technology as a catalyst for profound change. Founded with the vision of revolutionizing the financial services industry, Neokred empowers brands to establish deep, trusted connections with their customers through seamless, personalized experiences. The journey began in the early days of Indian tech infra, where Neokred pioneered solutions that reduced go-live times from over 18 months to just three, freeing up resources for continuous innovation. Today, Neokred continues to set global benchmarks in customer experience, utilizing its expertise to shape a future where technology enriches human interaction and cultivates lasting customer loyalty.

Accenture Appoints Arundhati Chakraborty As Group Chief Executive of Accenture Operations

* Yusuf Tayob named Global Communications, Media & Technology Industry Practices Chair

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced that Arundhati Chakraborty has been appointed group chief executive of Accenture Operations, effective as of Sept. 1.

As clients look to reinvent their operations using tech, data and AI, Chakraborty brings an outstanding track record delivering complex transformations, particularly in her current role leading over 185,000 Accenture people across more than 125 Intelligent Operations Centers, focusing on compressed transformation through analytics, artificial intelligence and automation. With 30 years of industry experience, her ability to shape and implement talent strategy across diverse teams will help Accenture create ever greater value for clients around the world. Arundhati will be responsible for growing the company’s $10B Operations business and bringing even greater innovation to Accenture’s clients, tapping vast opportunities created with generative AI and automation.

Yusuf Tayob will become the global Communications, Media & Technology industry practices chair at Accenture. He will leave the role as group chief executive of Operations where he played an essential role pivoting the company’s managed services business to bring new data and AI capabilities to clients. He brings to his new role a unique blend of cross-service skills and industry expertise based on his 20 years of CMT experience. Tayob has held many leadership positions at Accenture, including leading the North America CMT consulting practice and the Salesforce business group in Accenture Technology. His deep industry knowledge and broad experience working with CMT clients make Tayob a uniquely qualified leader to help grow the CMT industry practices.

“With incredibly deep expertise partnering with clients to drive large-scale transformations in their operations, Arundhati is uniquely positioned to lead this critical part of our business,” said Julie Sweet chair and CEO of Accenture. “Arundhati’s commitment to developing talent and new services based on gen AI and automation make her the ideal leader for our Operations business.”

Sweet added, “With his deep industry expertise, commitment to innovation and passion for developing people, Yusuf possesses exceptional qualities to lead our priority industry practices within CMT. I am confident that under his leadership, Accenture will continue to deliver even more value to our clients.”

Chakraborty and Tayob both remain on the Accenture Global Management Committee.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 750,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise, and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners, and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

“My Data Or Yours?” Unravelling Multi-Party Privacy (MPP) Among Consumers Of Digital Credit In India

In the wake of India’s unprecedented surge in digital financial services, IIIT-Bangalore and CUTS International hosted an important workshop in Bangalore to discuss the complexity of Multi-Party Privacy (MPP) within the country’s evolving digital lending sector. At this hybrid event, project findings were presented which have been conducted by the two institutions, with funding from the Centre for Effective Global Action (CEGA) at the University of California, Berkeley, USA.

The research led by Profs. Janaki Srinivasan, V. Sridhar, and T.K. Srikanth from IIIT-Bangalore, along with Amol Kulkarni and Asheef Iqubbal from CUTS, provided insights into privacy and consent challenges in digital lending. The study emphasised that while co-owned data is important for expanding access to credit, users ideally expect consent from all parties involved. However, due to practical reasons many users feel constrained by app designs that lack mechanisms for seeking permission before sharing co-owned data. The study also highlighted that Digital Lending Providers frequently use alternative data sources, such as e-commerce transactions and telecom records, to assess creditworthiness for collateral free loans and it raises multi-party privacy concerns for the consumers. Regulations addressing these concerns in digital lending are still evolving.

The workshop comes at a critical juncture in India’s digital financial expansion, particularly in digital lending. The previous financial year saw an unprecedented 154 billion transactions through the Unified Payment Interface (UPI), accounting for approximately 80% of all payments in the country. Building on this success, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced plans to launch the Unified Lending Interface (ULI), aiming to revolutionise access to digital lending much as UPI transformed digital payments.

The workshop featured insights from leading voices in the digital finance sector. Rakesh Maheshwari, Former Sr. Director and Group Coordinator of Cyber Laws and Data Governance at MeitY, expressed the view that the existing digital lending guidelines released by the RBI and the provisions on consent, data retention, and purpose as outlined in the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 cover most aspects of privacy applicable to digital lending.

Jatinder Handoo, CEO of the Digital Lenders Association of India (DLAI), provided details on the steps taken by digital lending platforms (DLPs) to comply with privacy and data protection regulations. He highlighted the Self-Regulating Organisation (SRO) model initiated by the RBI as a positive step towards better management of consumer and business interests of DLPs. He also mentioned DLAI's initiatives in creating an open financial fraud repository to facilitate knowledge exchange among DLPs.

Ranjeet Rane, Research Head at the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub, stressed the need to balance regulatory interventions with promoting innovation in the digital lending space. He advocated for both process and product innovation, emphasising the importance of leveraging technological advancements in digital financial services while addressing potential privacy and security concerns of users.

Misha Sharma, Head of Household Finance at Dvara Research, while appreciating the research team's methodology, highlighted the need for benchmark studies to compare DLPs and educate consumers. She also noted that current regulations focus on “consumer verification” and should shift towards “consumer protection.”

Sumit Ghoshal, Senior Partner at AZB & Partners, discussed the high costs incurred by DLPs in complying with multiple regulations (e.g., DPDP Act, Consumer Protection Act, Digital Lending guidelines). He stressed the need for integrating all rules and regulations into a unified framework.

Garima Agarwal, Researcher at the Centre for Internet and Society, emphasised the importance of understanding differential privacy needs for different data segments by DLPs. She also commended the grievance redressal process established by the RBI as a step in the right direction.

The workshop concluded with a number of takeaways for consumers, DLPs, and regulatory organisations. The PIs indicated that the report shall be made available soon in open repository for public use.

About IIIT-Bangalore 

IIIT-Bangalore is a premier institute dedicated to undergraduate and postgraduate programs specializing in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI), IT for Society, and broader fields of IT and research. Situated in the heart of Electronic City, Bangalore, it holds a prominent position in the academic landscape. IIIT-Bangalore is graded A+ by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). IIIT-Bangalore secured the 74th position in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings for the second consecutive year, 2024 reflecting its commitment to academic excellence. The institute was ranked number 9 among India's Best Technical Universities (Private) by India Today. IIIT-Bangalore contains state-of-the-art infrastructure, eminently qualified faculty, a vibrant alumni community, cutting-edge research facilities, and close industry collaborations.

The institute’s specially designed courses make the students’ cognizant of the current technologies. Experiential learning and practices followed in the institute equip them with the tools and knowledge to solve contemporary real problems. IIIT-Bangalore has consistently achieved excellent placement records every year since its establishment in 1998, thanks to the unwavering support of the industry and the expanding pool of highly skilled alumni.

For more information about IIIT-Bangalore, visit www.iiitb.ac.in

CredAble Introduces Next-Gen Credit Line For MSMEs, Setting The Stage At Global Fintech Fest

~ CredAble's revolutionary credit solution, "Revolving Short-Term Loans,” makes waves at Global Fintech Fest.

~ Revolving short-term loans will redefine the credit ecosystem for MSMEs. It will empower MSMEs to manage their working capital more effectively by paying interest only on the funds they use and reloading their credit line as they repay.

At the Global Fintech Fest (GFF 2024), the country’s leading FinTech player, CredAble, launched Revolving Short-Term Loans, a transformative credit line that is set to rewrite the rules of financing for businesses of all sizes.

Building on CredAble’s history of financial innovation and laser-sharp focus on the growing needs of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)—Revolving Short-Term Loans solution is designed to alter how credit is delivered to small businesses and set new standards of excellence in this space.

CredAble’s new product - Revolving Short-Term Loan is a unique and groundbreaking pay-as-you-use working capital credit line that enables small businesses to pay interest only on the funds used. This one-of-a-kind tailor-made and dynamic financing product combine instantaneous digital assessment with the flexibility of collateral-free borrowing.

Over the last few years, CredAble has made remarkable strides in plugging the MSME credit gap through scaled technology, expertise in risk and compliance, and a broad suite of working capital financing solutions.

CredAble’s Revolving Short-Term Loans are designed with the future in mind, addressing small business financing needs head-on and significantly cutting short the credit turnaround time. The solution is tailored to be as agile and adaptable as the businesses it serves.

with reports claiming that 66% of SMEs seek faster credit options, and 55% of them require financing within 7 days—revolving short-term loans pay-as-you-use and reloadable credit models ensure the rapid disbursement of funds, meeting the urgent financing needs of SMEs.

By enabling more than $11 billion in working capital annually, CredAble has carved out a space on the world stage with an extensive client base of banks, enterprises, and SMEs. The company has achieved this with their vast technical excellence, automated credit decisioning capabilities, advanced acceptance scorecards, and several promising developments in the credit ecosystem.

The launch at GFF drew significant attention from attendees and industry leaders, with CredAble securing numerous partnerships to further penetrate the market with its revolving short-term loan solution. CredAble is already in talks with top marketplaces and popular commerce players to integrate the solution directly into such platforms that are frequently used by MSMEs.

Over the last few years, the rapid advancements in the FinTech space have caused a phenomenal transformation across the financial services ecosystem. We are witnessing the rise of new and exciting use cases of on-time and affordable financing, the shift to real-time payments gaining momentum, and the lending ecosystem being redefined to accommodate the needs of the growing MSME sector.

CredAble’s new solution stands to be instrumental in achieving last-mile financial inclusion for MSMEs, offering essential credit access to businesses that have previously been overlooked. Mr. Satyam Agrawal, Global Head of Product & Retail Business Lending, MD ASEAN & ME at CredAble, said, “We believe we are on the cusp of an opportunity to reinvent how we deliver credit to MSMEs. Our innovative revolving short-term loans are set to transform MSME financing with features like one-time credit evaluation, pay-as-you-use financing, and reloadable credit limits. We’re offering a solution that’s incredibly practical for everyday business needs. With flexible repayment options, collateral-free credit, and minimal documentation—we’re setting a new benchmark in credit products and paving the way for an unparalleled borrower experience.”

Mr. Nirav Choksi, Co-founder and CEO of CredAble, commented, “The MSMEs’ needs to access credit instantly are constantly rising, and we’re here to deliver the next-gen credit experiences that they deserve with revolving short-term loans. The need of the hour is to build solutions for thin-file, small-ticket borrowers. Our scale and continuous investment in technology have given us the strong foundation to develop new tools and processes that extend the reach of credit and power cutting-edge innovation in MSME financing.”

CredAble is among the top working capital financing players, leading one of the biggest revolutions in the MSME financing space. Revolving Short-Term Loans is a testament to CredAble’s commitment to driving financial inclusion. This solution not only meets current demands but also sets the stage for future growth and innovation.

Socomec India LBI Receives National Accreditation Board For Testing And Calibration Laboratories (NABL) Certification

~ Data centres, Healthcare, Renewable energy, Infrastructure, Commercial & Industry buildings stand to benefit ~

Socomec's testing laboratory LBI (LAB INDIA) has been accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) in line with the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard, which outlines the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. Consequently, reports and certificates issued by this laboratory at the Gurgaon manufacturing facility are now authorized to display the ILAC MRA (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Arrangement) mark.

The NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) accredited laboratory follows transparent protocols and testing procedures, with thorough documentation of each step, result, and certification. Quality control measures and safety protocols are rigorously enforced throughout the process. Regular calibration and maintenance of equipment ensure precision and reliability, while also creating a safe environment for staff and safeguarding customers' products from damage.

This accreditation supports Socomec's mission to uphold quality and safety across various industries by meeting their specific and rigorous requirements, ensuring reliable and globally recognized testing results. The NABL accreditation is set to benefit all sectors focused by Socomec, including data centres, healthcare, renewable energy, infrastructure, and commercial & industry buildings. Specifically, customers who participate in tenders that require products from independently verified laboratories will be largely benefitted by this certification.

Sharing details about the accreditation, Mr. Meenu Singhal, Regional Managing Director of Socomec, Greater India said, “All our processes adhere to stringent international standards, ensuring accurate measurements and reliable performance. In addition to high-quality products, customers will also receive NABL-accredited lab certificates, reassuring them that they have chosen the best. This further cements our position as a trusted and reliable partner for customers seeking best-in-class power management solutions. We remain committed to continuous improvement, consistently revising and upgrading our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to integrate industry best practices and technological advancements."

Late last year, Socomec India received its ISO 14001 certificate, an internationally recognized standard given to companies which respond to changing environmental conditions and go the extra mile to protect the environment.

Deputy CM, Karnataka D.K. ShivakumarIinaugurates "Prawaas 4.0" Hosted By Bus And Car Operators Confederation Of India

Highlights

Virtual Address by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Govt. of India

Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India’s flagship event Prawaas 4.0 aims to promote Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Passenger Mobility

The 4th edition of the event brings together the entire public transport ecosystem including fleet owners and operators from 28 States and 8 Union Territories

Namma Bengaluru proudly hosts the highly anticipated Prawaas 4.0, inaugurated today by Shri D.K. Shivakumar, the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. This is India’s flagship multimodal event organized by Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI), scheduled from August 29th-31st, 2024 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru. The event is supported by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India.

The event also featured the video conferencing of Shri Nitin Gadkari, the Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, which provided encouragement and support to the entire operators fraternity.

The inauguration programme was also graced by Shri Ojing Tasing, the Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development, Panchayat Raj, Co-operation, and Transport, Government of Arunachal Pradesh; Shri Yoonus Khan, Former Transport Minister, Govt. of Rajasthan; Shri Girish Wagh, Executive Director at Tata Motors Limited; Shri S. S. Gill, Chief Commercial Officer at VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. The upcoming days of the event will also see other State’s Ministers, Central & State Government authorities, representation from Transport Departments and State Transport Undertakings.

Organized by BOCI, Prawaas 4.0 is supported by 6 local host associations including the Karnataka State Tourism Private Transport Owner’s Association, Karnataka State Travel Operator’s Association, Karnataka Tourist Motor Cab Maxi Cab Owners Welfare Association (KTOA), Bangalore Tourist Taxi Owners Association (BTTOA), Karnataka State Tourist Bus Operators Association, Karnataka State Bus Owners’ Federation, and event curated by MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications.

The three-day event has brought together leading bus & car operators from across India in nine important segments viz: Intercity, Intracity, School Bus, Employee Transport, Tour Operators, Tourists Cabs, Maxi Cabs, PPP-SPVs and Critical Care.  The event boasts strong operators representation with already 5000 registered operators, with a larger delegation from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, significant numbers from Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, West Bengal and special delegation of 80+ members from North East region.

Prawaas 4.0 will showcase a diverse lineup of events, including BOCI Day, an extensive exhibition, a conference, an awards function, leadership talks, and panel discussions featuring industry leaders from across the country. Additionally, the event will introduce a new initiative, BOCI Yuwa, aimed at engaging and empowering the younger generation in

the sector.

Prawaas 4.0, focal theme “Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Passenger Mobility,” is set to be a landmark event, bringing together key stakeholders from across the multimodal transport sector. The exhibition will feature a diverse range of participants, including bus and car manufacturers, fleet operators, and partners from all 28 States and 8 Union Territories of India.

This year’s Conference with over 100 experts addressing Multimodal transportation, PPP model, School buses, Tourism, Electric vehicles (EVs), Insurance, and Car industry will be attended by over 1500 industry representatives. Prawaas 4.0 Exhibition taking place for the first time in Bengaluru will see over 200 exhibitors displaying the innovations from public transport segment. Some of the top exhibitors include, Tata Motors, Volvo Eicher, RedBus, Veera, Abhibus, Prakash, Nippon Paint, JBM Group, Eka Mobility, Repos Energy, Ashok Leyland, Eberspächer, Bosch, Trans ACNR, Spheros Motherson, Futureautotech-Global Ventures, Audi, BMW Deutsche Motoren, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Renault, Maruti Suzuki, and more.

Speaking at the inauguration, Shri Prasanna Patwardhan, President, BOCI said, “With the inauguration of the 4th edition of Prawaas, we mark a significant milestone in our relentless pursuit of transforming India's transportation landscape. At the Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI), we are not just envisioning the future; we are actively shaping it by driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and championing sustainable practices across all modes of transportation. Prawaas 4.0 embodies our commitment to addressing the pressing environmental and socio-economic challenges facing the industry. The successful Curtain Raiser programs held in Bengaluru, Guwahati, Pune, Kozhikode, Madurai, Lucknow, and Raipur highlighted the significant engagement of operators and industry representatives. The overwhelming enthusiasm and support from our partners and stakeholders reaffirm that together, we are crafting a future where mobility is not just efficient and inclusive but also a powerful force for change—paving the way for a greener, safer, and more resilient transportation ecosystem."

Prawaas 4.0 will be a groundbreaking event in multimodal transport, featuring insightful dialogues, cutting-edge industry innovations, and a prestigious awards ceremony recognizing exceptional contributions.

For more information, visit www.prawaas.com.

Photo Caption: D.K. Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka along with other guests and dignitaries from the industry join together to light the lamp at the inauguration of prestigious event Prawaas 4.0 at BIEC.