Paradeep Parivahan Ltd (PPL), a BSE SME–listed end-to-end logistics service provider, has entered into an eight-year agreement with UltraTech Cement Ltd to deploy electric vehicles for bulk logistics operations, marking one of the largest trans-state EV truck deployments in India’s industrial freight segment.
Under the agreement, Paradeep Parivahan will deploy a large fleet of electric trucks for heavy-duty bulk transportation between UltraTech’s facilities in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, replacing conventional diesel-powered vehicles on this high-volume industrial corridor. The project is expected to demonstrate the commercial and operational viability of electric mobility in long-haul industrial logistics.
Large-scale EV deployment
The initiative is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 15,000–20,000 tonnes annually, contributing to UltraTech Cement’s efforts to lower carbon intensity across its value chain.
The electric logistics programme is being implemented in collaboration with Energy In Motion Limited (EIM), which will provide charging infrastructure, battery-swapping solutions and operational support. The partnership is aimed at ensuring reliable, scalable and continuous EV-based freight movement on the route.
Alignment with national EV and ESG initiatives
The collaboration aligns with government initiatives such as PM E-DRIVE and reflects growing momentum for electrification in commercial and industrial transportation. Industry executives see the project as a benchmark for green logistics in sectors such as cement, mining and bulk materials, where decarbonisation has traditionally been challenging.
The agreement was signed in the presence of senior representatives from UltraTech Cement, Paradeep Parivahan and Energy In Motion.
Khalid Khan, chairman and managing director, Paradeep Parivahan, said the agreement represents a defining step in the company’s transition towards sustainable industrial logistics and strengthens its long-term growth strategy.
