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The joint-venture between Eicher Motors and the Volvo Group was formed in 2008 and since then we have constantly driven next-gen technology and innovative solutions, inspired by a strong vision.

Driving modernization in the commercial transport business in India and the developing world.
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  • Leaders in L&MD Segment
  • Innovative Engineering
  • After-sales Infrastructure
  • Cost-effective Operations
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  • Global Expertise
  • Leadership in Product Technology
  • Well-defined Processes and Systems
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For Eicher, it is all about making transportation and mobility more meaningful by employing relevant modernisation and sustainable solutions, as well as upskilling technicians and empowering drivers. In addition, our wide range of next-gen products and services, supported by our connected network, helps deliver maximum fuel efficiency, uptime and productivity. All through this journey, our promise of ‘Partnering Prosperity’ with all stakeholders stays true from the first step to the last mile.

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Milestones

In our journey of Partnering Prosperity with all stakeholders, we have
crossed many milestones and have celebrated many achievements.

1948

The Goodearth Company is founded, a pioneer in importing and selling tractors in India.

Eicher india

1959-60

Eicher Tractor Corporation of India Private Limited rolls out India’s first indigenously manufactured tractor from its Faridabad plant.

Eicher tractor

1982

Eicher Motors Limited forms a joint venture with Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to manufacture light commercial vehicles.

Three Eicher trucks on a textured yellow background

1994

Eicher redefines the medium duty truck landscape with path breaking 9-tonne and 12-tonne products.

Eicher Pro 2119

2002

Eicher Motors ventures into the high- potential heavy duty segment and launches the 16-tonne Jumbo truck.

Eicher 3018 Plus

2008

The Volvo Group and Eicher Motors come together in a 50-50 joint venture to establish VE Commercial Vehicles Limited.

Joint vencher between volvo and eicher

2010

VE Series of Eicher Heavy Duty trucks launched redefining the commercial vehicle space in India.

Eicher medium duty trucks

2012

VE Commercial Vehicles Limited wins the prestigious CV Maker of the Year award (Apollo CV Awards).

Eicher achivment

2012

New Engineering Component plant, Bus Body plant, LMD line, Cab plant & Paint Shop set up at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh.

Eicher team

2013

Unveiling the Future of Indian Trucking with Eicher’s all-new Pro series of trucks and buses.

Eicher truck launch

2013

Production starts at India's first Euro 6 commercial vehicles’ engine manufacturing plant at Pithampur.

Eicher team

2013

Addition of two new manufacturing facilities: Bus body plant at Baggad and Gear manufacturing plant unit II at Dewas.

eicher truck manufacturing plant

2014

Inauguration of Eicher Retail Excellence Center-ProXcellence Academy.

Journy of eicher truck and busses

2015

Inauguration of 'Customer Experience Center' and 'Vehicle Display Center' at Pithampur plant.

Eicher turcks and buses

2016

Launch of vehicles with CNG engine technology.

Eicher 2059

2016

Entry into sub 5 Tonne segment with launch of Eicher Pro 1049.

Eicher Pro 2110 6S

2017

Launch of indigenously developed Automated Manual Transmission technology.

Eicher Staff bus

2017

Successful technology transfer for flagship HD product Pro 8000 by Volvo Group to Eicher for manufacturing at Pithampur Plant.

Eicher Pro 6028T

2017

Successful introduction of BSIV product range with i3EGR and SCR technology - Pro 5000 series launch.

Ceo Vinod Aggarwal with eicher truck

2018

Foray into zero-emission fully Electric bus.

Eicher electric bus

2018

Launch of India's first 7 Speed technology in Light and Medium Duty Pro series trucks.

7 speed transmission event

2018

10 years of Driving Modernization

Eicher team

2018

Entry into Indonesian market with UD trucks.

Eicher Pro 6048XP

2019

India's first BS-VI Commercial Vehicles range unveiled - Pro 2000 Series of light & medium duty trucks.

Ceo Vinod Aggarwal with eicher pro 2049

2020

Inauguration of India’s first Uptime Centre with 24x7 service support & remote diagnostics.

Eicher customer support

2020

Unveiling of BSVI Range with Innovative EUTECH6 Solution.

Utech6

2020

Eicher becomes the first company to offer 100% connected vehicles in the commercial vehicle industry in India.

Eicher Electric bus 100% electric 100% performance

2020

Volvo Buses India integrates with VECV

volvo buses integrates with VECV

2020

Production starts at state of the art Bhopal plant built with Industry 4.0 principles of a connected factory.

Eicher new Cv trucks plant inogration

2021

Eicher establishes new standard in intercity luxury bus travel with new coach & sleeper platform.

Eicher intercity bus

2021

Eicher introduces My Eicher, a holistic fleet Management app.

My Eicher features

2022

Volvo Buses India launches Volvo 9600 platform, inspired by award-winning European design

Volvo bus

2023

Celebrating 15 Years of Driving Modernization
Eicher Celebration of 60 years of driving modernization 2023
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Awards & Recognitions

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Mar, 2024

VECV Wins CV Transport Solution Provider of the Year

Presented by the esteemed Apollo CV Awards 2024

Mar, 2024

VECV Wins CV Maker of the Year

Presented by the esteemed Apollo CV Awards 2024

Mar, 2024

VECV Wins the ICV Cargo Carrier of the Year

Presented by the esteemed Apollo CV Awards 2024

Mar, 2024

VECV Wins Tipper of the Year

Presented by the esteemed Apollo CV Awards 2024

Mar, 2024

VECV Wins School Bus of the Year

Presented by the esteemed Apollo CV Awards 2024