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Eka and PMI win more e-bus tenders ahead of Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland in India

By Eve

Eka and PMI have again secured electric bus tenders in India, outpacing established manufacturers Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland. The repeat success marks a shift in the competitive landscape for public transport electrification contracts. Mint reported the development, highlighting the growing presence of newer entrants in the Indian e-bus procurement market.

Why it matters: The result signals that newer OEMs are winning repeat public sector e-bus work, potentially reshaping supply chains and charging infrastructure partnerships. Procurement teams and CPOs should track which manufacturers are securing volume orders, as fleet rollouts will drive depot charging demand across Indian cities.

Source: https://livemint.com/ — original title: “Eka, PMI outpace incumbents Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland in e-bus tender yet again

Published 13 May 2026 (date approximate)

Updated 16 July 2026