Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, has announced that the sale of BharatBenz trucks has surpassed 20,000 units since its market launch in September 2012. BharatBenz trucks registered a growth of 72 percent in sales in the first two months of 2015 as compared to same period last year. The trucks have been fulfilling the aspirations of the Indian truck market with a robust product portfolio from 9 to 49 tones. Significant inroads have been made by the truck major in HDT segment where it has achieved a market share of over seven per cent.
Mr. Erich Nesselhauf, Managing Director and CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), said, “This sales Milestone of 20,000 BharatBenz trucks shows that even under difficult market conditions of the Indian truck industry, we are fully on track. Our trucks are well perceived by the Indian customers and subsequent orders are evidence of the confidence our customers”.
Mr. Sreeram. V, Vice President Domestic Sales, Product Management & Network, DICV, said “BharatBenz is gaining momentum in the Indian market. 20,000 trucks is an important milestone for us and we are already among the top three in the heavy duty segment This reflects that our robust product portfolio offers the lowest total-cost-of-ownership for the Indian customer, better fuel advantage, efficiency and performance.”
BharatBenz network and Proserv
DICV has been significantly increasing the network footprint in the country, with its 81 state-of-the-art dealership outlets that cover 85 per cent of the Indian market. The dealerships have round the clock workshops manned by Daimler trained engineers and technicians and are equipped with high productivity tools, advanced guided diagnostics and mobile service vans. It also provides a host of value-added services like cashless zero-depreciation insurance, full maintenance contracts, extended warranty, 24×7 roadside zssistance, vehicle tracking systems, driver training and Express and On-site Service. DICV offers complete trucking solutions that include a reliable and efficient aftersales network. Proserv, DICV’s branded aftersales unit is designed to help BharatBenz truck owners save time, money and resources.