India’s freight sector, GreenLine Mobility Solutions, a clean logistics venture under Essar, has launched a new fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered trucks in Pune’s Chakan industrial hub.
Backed by financial heavyweight Shriram Finance, the rollout marks a pivotal milestone in scaling sustainable, high-performance transport infrastructure across India’s high-emission road freight sector. The deployment comes as GreenLine targets the deployment of over 10,000 LNG and electric trucks in the next phase of its nationwide strategy. These vehicles, supported by a robust ecosystem of LNG refuelling stations, EV charging points and battery-swapping hubs, are projected to collectively slash nearly one million tonnes of carbon emissions annually — a goal closely aligned with India’s commitment to climate targets under the Paris Agreement.
GreenLine’s expanding fleet, already comprising more than 650 LNG trucks, has clocked over 40 million kilometres and reduced over 10,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. This momentum signals a steady shift in an industry that contributes roughly 15% of India’s total greenhouse gas emissions — predominantly from over 4 million heavy-duty diesel trucks operating on the country’s highways. “Our fleet expansion is not just about numbers, it’s about impact,” said Anand Mimani, Chief Executive Officer at GreenLine. “These LNG trucks are an integral part of our mission to build a modern, clean, and resilient logistics network. With the backing of Shriram Finance, we’re accelerating India’s green logistics journey in a commercially viable way.”
Shriram Finance’s participation marks its first major investment in LNG logistics, underlining the evolving definition of green finance in the Indian NBFC space. “Our involvement in this partnership reflects our belief in scalable, clean infrastructure,” said GM Jilani, Joint Managing Director, Shriram Finance. “We are proud to support a project that combines environmental integrity with economic viability.” The trucks are manufactured by Blue Energy Motors (BEM), a pioneering player in LNG truck production. These vehicles offer significantly lower emissions, reduced fuel costs and operational noise, all without compromising on performance — factors that are increasingly critical as companies across sectors seek to lower their environmental footprint.
The partnership also strengthens the emerging ecosystem for clean transport in India, where financing challenges often stall transitions to green mobility. By embedding financial inclusivity into the heart of its business model, GreenLine ensures that businesses of all sizes can access next-generation logistics services without being priced out of sustainability goals. With India rapidly urbanising and freight volumes surging, the transport sector’s decarbonisation is no longer an environmental luxury — it is an economic necessity. The GreenLine-Shriram Finance collaboration is more than a business alliance; it’s a systemic response to an unsustainable legacy. It also reflects a growing alignment between financial institutions, industrial operators, and policymakers to futureproof Indian cities through zero-carbon and equitable mobility solutions.
As GreenLine trucks roll out from Pune, the initiative sets a precedent for how innovation, capital, and climate commitment can converge to reshape one of the country’s most emission-intensive sectors.
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