VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd (VECV), a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, marked a significant milestone by inaugurating a dedicated manufacturing facility at its Industry 4.0 compliant Bhopal factory. The occasion was further celebrated with the delivery of the first batch of Eicher Pro X trucks to prominent Indian logistics providers. This follows the successful launch of the Eicher Pro X small truck at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.
The state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated by Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO, Volvo Group, and Siddhartha Lal, Chairman, Eicher Motors Ltd, and Board Member, VECV. The new assembly line, operated entirely by women, reinforces VECV’s commitment to innovation and inclusiveness on the manufacturing floor.
Speaking at the event, Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO, Volvo Group expressed his admiration for India’s rapid development, stating, “Each time I visit India, I am truly amazed by the rapid pace of development, including the transformation towards sustainable and modern logistics and public transport. It is an honour to inaugurate this state-of-the-art facility and deliver the first batch of Eicher Pro X trucks to customers who are redefining logistics in India.”
Siddhartha Lal, Chairman, Eicher Motors Ltd, and Board Member, VECV highlighted Eicher’s legacy of leadership, emphasizing the company’s dedication to modernizing the Indian commercial vehicle sector. He said, “The electric-first launch of the Eicher Pro X is testament to Eicher Trucks and Buses’ legacy of consistently delivering relevant modernization to the Indian CV industry. I am very proud of Team VECV for executing a truly customer-centred approach while developing the Eicher Pro X product and services ecosystem. With our steady progress in Heavy Duty trucks and market leadership in Light and Medium Duty Trucks, VECV is well positioned to contribute to India’s rapidly modernizing logistics sector.”
The Eicher Pro X trucks are designed to meet the evolving demands of last-mile logistics operations with a focus on sustainability and driver comfort. Sofia Frändberg, Chairperson, VECV and Senior Leader, Volvo Group, praised the innovative manufacturing approach, stating, “The Eicher Pro X, developed and commercialized in record time, is a testament to the industry-leading capabilities at VECV. Innovation in the Eicher Pro X does not stop at the product. I am proud to note that it is also built on an all-women assembly line, showcasing innovative approaches that enhance inclusiveness on the manufacturing shopfloor.”
Expressing his gratitude, Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VECV, commented, “The inauguration of Eicher’s small commercial vehicle line and deliveries to our first customers is the fulfilment of our long-standing vision. We are grateful to customers taking delivery today, who were also our partners in the journey to develop this all-new Eicher Pro X. We are confident that the combined expertise built into the Eicher Pro X will cater to the stringent requirements of modern last-mile logistics operations in a sustainable and driver-friendly manner.”
The first batch of Eicher Pro X trucks is set to enhance logistics operations across India, reinforcing Eicher Trucks and Buses’ commitment to empowering businesses with innovative mobility solutions.