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JBM Auto bagged a ₹130.6 crore contract from the Indian Army to supply 113 electric buses and 43 fast chargers.
FYI, this order is the Army’s first major EV induction.
The deets: the order comes under the Buy (Indian–IDDM) category, meaning the buses are indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured.
These electric buses will be deployed across the three armed services, helping modernise the Army’s transport fleet and cut fuel dependence.
The shift to electric buses means quieter, cleaner, and more efficient mobility for troops, especially on bases and cantonments. It also reduces dependency on fossil fuels, a strategic win for both operational readiness and energy security.
Zoom out: India’s electric bus market is valued at over $1.3 billion in 2024, it’s expected to grow more than 30% annually this decade, driven by government tenders.
From urban transport to defence, EV adoption is spreading quickly as India looks to cut emissions and oil imports.
