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Automobile
Volvo Buses India secures record 200‑bus order from Maharashtra State Road Transport Corp
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 06:31 AM
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Volvo Buses India has landed its biggest contract to date, supplying 200 buses to the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).
Volvo Buses India announced that it has been awarded a landmark contract to deliver 200 buses to the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). The order, confirmed by both parties, represents the largest single purchase the subsidiary has received since it began operations in the Indian market.
The fleet addition is expected to bolster MSRTC's capacity to serve commuters across Maharashtra, replacing older vehicles with modern, fuel‑efficient models. Volvo Buses India indicated that the new buses will be rolled out in phases over the coming months, aligning with the state transport corporation’s schedule for fleet renewal.
In a press release, MSRTC officials highlighted that the procurement aligns with the corporation’s goal of enhancing passenger comfort and reducing emissions. Volvo Buses India, a unit of the global Volvo Group, said the order underscores growing demand for premium, low‑pollution public‑transport solutions in India.
Industry analysts note that the deal signals confidence in Volvo’s localized manufacturing capabilities and may encourage further large‑scale orders from other state transport agencies seeking to upgrade their services.
The fleet addition is expected to bolster MSRTC's capacity to serve commuters across Maharashtra, replacing older vehicles with modern, fuel‑efficient models. Volvo Buses India indicated that the new buses will be rolled out in phases over the coming months, aligning with the state transport corporation’s schedule for fleet renewal.
In a press release, MSRTC officials highlighted that the procurement aligns with the corporation’s goal of enhancing passenger comfort and reducing emissions. Volvo Buses India, a unit of the global Volvo Group, said the order underscores growing demand for premium, low‑pollution public‑transport solutions in India.
Industry analysts note that the deal signals confidence in Volvo’s localized manufacturing capabilities and may encourage further large‑scale orders from other state transport agencies seeking to upgrade their services.