Amit Gupta

The rise of Mahindra Trucks and Buses (MTB) is shifiting the competitive equilibrium in the commercial vehicle (CV) space . Mahindra has been steadily investing in better technology specially industry best telematics iMAXX , BS6 powertrains , new heavy trucks and buses (like the BLAZO, FURIO , CRUZIO , JAYO and OPTIMO range) and stronger after-sales service networks. Plus, the focus on total cost of ownership (TCO), Telematics iMAXX adoption and fuel efficiency guarantees has been a huge draw for fleet owners. A wave of disruption is brewing https://lnkd.in/dWpFz6s5

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🔸 To Every POSH Presiding Officer and IC Member: Are You Protected Too ? Think 🔸 Many professionals, especially women are nominated as Presiding Officers or Internal Committee (IC) members under the POSH Act (Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace). While the intent is to ensure safe workplaces, what we don’t talk about enough is the personal risk these roles carry. 👩‍⚖️ When IC members do their duty especially in cases involving senior or influential individuals, retaliation is real: • Malicious rumors • Reputation attacks • Career stagnation or exclusion • Emotional harassment or isolation ❗This is a systemic blind spot. The law protects complainants but who protects those enforcing the law? 👉 Organizations must step up. Before anyone is nominated to the IC, there should be: • A written undertaking from the company protecting them from retaliation • Clear support protocols if the IC member faces backlash • Psychological and legal support as part of the IC’s structure 🔐 Taking on this role is not optional, it’s a legal duty. But it should never come at the cost of personal safety or dignity. If you are currently a POSH Presiding Officer or an IC Member, please take this seriously: • Ask the right questions • Request clarity and protection upfront • Document every step of your role 💬 “Compliance begins with courage. But courage needs institutional support.” It’s time we stop treating POSH roles as honorary checkboxes. They’re legal mandates and those fulfilling them deserve dignity, support, and safety. 📢 I also urge the POSH policy drafting authorities and regulatory bodies to re-examine the framework and explicitly include provisions that hold organizations accountable for protecting Presiding Officers and IC members from retaliation. These roles are not honorary. They are mandated by law and those who serve in them must be safeguarded by the law too. I want to be very clear that I firmly believe in the purpose and power of the POSH Act. It’s a vital and necessary safeguard for creating respectful, inclusive workplaces. My intention here is not to question the law, but to spotlight a blind spot that needs urgent attention to make it stronger and more just for everyone involved. #POSH #PresidingOfficer #ICMember #WorkplaceSafety #WomenInLeadership #DEI #LegalCompliance #SafeWorkplace #RespectAndDignity

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Three corporate stories in Mint today. 1. Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric Mobility Ltd began FY26 on a weak note with its electric two-wheeler sales falling around 47% year-on-year (y-o-y) to 57,000 in the first quarter (April-June), data from the government’s Vahan portal showed. Alongside, its market share has fallen to around 20% in Q1 from nearly 50% in Q1 of FY25. In the same period, legacy players have doubled their sales. Hosur-headquartered TVS Motor led the electric two-wheeler segment in Q1 with 68,682 units sold, followed by Pune-headquartered Bajaj Auto Ltd, which recorded 62,629 unit sales, data from Vahan portal showed. Ola’s startup rival Ather Energy, which listed on the bourses this May, also more than doubled its sales y-o-y in Q1 to nearly 40,000 electric scooters. By Ayaan Kartik https://lnkd.in/g_7WBD7G 2. India’s $1.2 billion AI Mission is presenting a significant opportunity for homegrown cloud service providers, driven by an increase in graphic processing unit (GPU) demand and government-backed infrastructure procurement. Local firms like Reliance Jio Platforms, Tata Communications Ltd and Hiranandani Group’s Yotta Data Services are witnessing significant growth, buoyed by the Union government’s push to build a massive compute backbone for artificial intelligence (AI). by Shouvik Das https://lnkd.in/gVbqZC7e 3. More than 125 chief financial officers (CFOs) have exited listed companies in the first three months of FY26 — a sharp 25% jump from a year earlier — as per disclosures made to the BSE. Some of them walked out overnight, citing a cryptic phrase, ‘personal reasons’. It appears KMPs are merely ticking the box in terms of complying with this requirement by citing vague reasons when resigning. with Nehal Chaliawala https://lnkd.in/ggjxAHBj

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In a recent conversation with Autocar Professional, Manu Saale, Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, shared how MBRDI's Accident Research team has been decoding road risks with cutting edge technology and human ingenuity over the past decade. Aiming to create a safer tomorrow, our breakthrough efforts in innovative crash investigations transform fragmented crash data into actionable insights.   Read the complete story here: https://lnkd.in/dGmHHKyB

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Revolt Motors has announced the appointment of Raghava Rao as Chief Business Officer, adding experienced leadership to its management team as the company pursues growth in India's electric vehicle sector. Rao brings over 25 years of automotive industry experience spanning multiple segments including two-wheelers, tractors, three-wheelers, and commercial vehicles. His career has included senior positions at Kinetic Engineering Ltd, Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors, Piaggio Vehicles, and TI Clean Mobility. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dvXk5r7g

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Ashok Leyland to invest ₹5,000 cr in battery technology, partners with Chinese Firm Ashok Leyland, India’s second-largest medium and heavy truck maker and flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has announced a major investment plan to accelerate sustainable mobility in the country. The company will invest over ₹5,000 crore over the next 7-10 years in developing and manufacturing next-generation battery technologies. At the heart of this strategic initiative is a long-term exclusive partnership with CALB Group, one of China’s leading battery technology companies. Through this collaboration, Ashok Leyland aims to build a localized and resilient battery ecosystem supporting electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. The plan also includes setting up a Global Centre of Excellence focused on innovation in battery materials, recycling, and advanced manufacturing. Meanwhile, Ashok Leyland’s EV arm, Switch India, is already on track for profitability, backed by a strong order book and ambitious fleet expansion plans. Switch Mobility Hinduja Group Limited Ohm Global Mobility Private Limited #Sustainability #ElectricVehicles #BatteryTechnology #AshokLeyland #CleanEnergy #GreenMobility https://lnkd.in/gdpK-FJw

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EKA Mobility, a Pinnacle Industries venture, is set to launch a new commercial EV every six months from SCVs to 55-tonne electric trucks as it builds out a full EV portfolio for India’s growing clean transport needs. It is also ramping up its e-bus manufacturing capacity. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHz-5AJJ Financial Express (India) Dr. Sudhir Mehta EKA #EKAMobility #ElectricVehicles #GreenTransport #PMEDrive #CommercialEV #CleanEnergy #MakeInIndia #Eka #bus #CV

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