Olectra deploys 4,000 electric buses in India, first manufacturer to reach milestone

Olectra Greentech Limited has become the first electric bus manufacturer in India to deploy 4,000 electric buses on roads across the country. The company marked the achievement by handing over its 4,000th electric bus to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri during a flag off ceremony of 297 buses.

Why it matters: The milestone signals growing scale in India's electric bus procurement market and demonstrates that domestic manufacturers can deliver large fleet volumes. Olectra's deployment pace offers a benchmark for CPOs and transit authorities planning multi year electrification tenders.