VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV), the joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, has opened a dedicated manufacturing facility and delivered the first batch of Eicher Pro X trucks to a gathering of India’s leading logistics providers gathered in Bhopal. Prior to this, the Eicher Pro X small truck was successfully launched at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The new factory, located at VECV’s Industry 4.0-compliant Bhopal plant, was jointly inaugurated by Volvo Group President and CEO Martin Lundstedt and Siddhartha Lal, Chairman of Eicher Motors Ltd and VECV Board Member.
At this brand-new facility, vehicles rolling off the all-female final assembly line are delivered to leaders in India’s rapidly transforming logistics industry.
Commenting on the event, Volvo Group President and CEO Martin Lundstedt said: “Every time I visit India, I am amazed by the rapid development of the country, including the transformation towards sustainable and modern logistics and public transportation. I am honored to inaugurate this state-of-the-art facility and deliver the first Eicher Pro X trucks to a customer who is redefining logistics in India.”
Siddhartha Lal, Chairman, Eicher Motors Ltd and VECV Board Member, joined him in highlighting Eicher’s legacy of leadership, adding: “The electric debut of Eicher Pro We take great pride in executing a truly customer-centric approach when it comes to our product and service ecosystem. With our steady progress in the heavy vehicle segment and our leading position in the truck and light and medium truck markets, VECV is well-positioned to contribute to India’s rapidly modernizing logistics industry.”
Sofia Frändberg, Chairman of VECV and Senior Leader of the Volvo Group, highlighted VECV’s international benchmarking capabilities, “The development and commercialization of Eicher Pro X in record time is a testament to VECV’s industry-leading capabilities. The innovation of Eicher Pro
Vinod Aggarwal, Managing Director and CEO of VECV, echoed the sentiments of all VECV employees: “The inauguration and delivery of the Eicher small commercial vehicle range to our first customers is the realization of our long-term vision. We are grateful to the customers who took delivery of their orders today and who have also been our partners in the development of the new Eicher Pro X. We are confident that the Eicher Pro The comprehensive expertise built into it will meet the stringent requirements of modern last-mile logistics operations in a sustainable and driver-friendly manner.”
Eicher Trucks and Buses remains committed to providing innovative mobility solutions to businesses across India, and Eicher Pro X is another step towards delivering on this commitment. The first batch of Eicher Pro X vehicles delivered today will join operations across India
Eicher’s Bhopal plant, inaugurated in 2020, is India’s first commercial vehicle plant built in accordance with Industry 4.0 principles. The 147.8-acre facility has a capacity of 80,000 trucks per year and integrates IoT automation, smart manufacturing and AI-driven analytics for accuracy and efficiency. The facility also features an all-female assembly line, reinforcing Eichel’s commitment to diversity in the workplace. Sustainability is a focus, including renewable energy, efficient waste management and dedicated infrastructure for electric vehicle manufacturing. With cutting-edge robotics and real-time monitoring, the Bhopal plant sets new benchmarks for smart, sustainable and inclusive commercial vehicle production.