GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd., an Essar Group venture, has partnered with Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL) to deploy electric heavy commercial trucks for the company's logistics operations, marking a fresh step in industrial freight decarbonisation. The flag-off of electric trucks took place at Kirloskar Ferrous' plant in Taloja, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra on 12 November 2026.

What the Partnership Covers

The collaboration deploys GreenLine's electric trucks to support inter-plant and goods transportation for Kirloskar Ferrous Industries, integrating lower-emission vehicles into an established industrial supply chain. The flag-off at the Taloja facility signals the formal start of electric mobility operations within KFIL's logistics network.

This deployment adds to GreenLine's portfolio, which already includes liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered trucks for long-haul freight alongside its growing electric fleet. The company positions the two fuel alternatives as complementary — LNG for long-distance corridors, electric for applications suited to shorter or inter-facility routes.

What GreenLine and KFIL Said

Madhur Taneja, Chief Executive Officer of GreenLine Mobility Solutions, said: 'At GreenLine, we are focused on advancing lower-emission freight transportation through solutions suited to different logistics requirements. LNG continues to play an important role in our approach to decarbonising long-haul transportation, while electric trucks offer opportunities in applications suited to electric mobility. Our partnership with Kirloskar Ferrous marks a further step in expanding our electric truck deployments and working with businesses to integrate cleaner transportation solutions into their supply chains.'

The KFIL leadership team echoed that framing, stating: 'Electrifying inter-plant logistics is where sustainability meets operational excellence, driving higher efficiency, lower costs and a cleaner future.'

GreenLine's Fleet and Emission Track Record

GreenLine currently operates a fleet of over 1,200 vehicles across major freight corridors in India, serving sectors including steel, cement, mining, FMCG, and chemicals. According to the company, its fleet has collectively covered more than 100 million kilometres, helping customers reduce over 30,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions cumulatively.

The Kirloskar Ferrous deal is the latest in a series of industrial partnerships that GreenLine has pursued to expand electric mobility beyond pilot-scale deployments and embed it into mainstream commercial freight operations.

Broader Context: Green Logistics in Indian Industry

India's industrial supply chains are under growing pressure to reduce scope-3 emissions — those generated by transport and distribution — as corporate sustainability commitments tighten and regulatory scrutiny of freight emissions increases. The steel and ferrous metals sector, in particular, faces significant logistical intensity, making it a natural testing ground for lower-emission vehicle deployments.

Notably, this is not GreenLine's first electric truck partnership in heavy industry, but its scale — backed by Essar Group's financial heft — sets it apart from many single-operator pilot programmes that have struggled to achieve commercial scale. How quickly KFIL and GreenLine expand beyond the initial deployment will be a key indicator of viability.