Tata Motors has started distribution of its Prima range of World Trucks, unveiled in May. The first product, the Prima 4028 S, is a 40-tonne 266-PS (Cummins ISBE engine) tractor with a 9-speed ZF transmission, a matching trailer with new generation brakes, ABS and specialised axles for heavy-duty and high-speed application. The tractor’s air-conditioned cabin includes reclining seats, adjustable steering wheels and arm rests for driver comfort. It has got sleepers to facilitate long-distance travel.
Oil rose in Asian trade today, lifted by a weak US dollar which came under more pressure after a report that Gulf states considered dropping the greenback for oil transactions, analysts said.
Cairn India, part of the UK-based Cairn Energy, said it would merge the oil and gas businesses of four of its subsidiaries with itself, a move that would improve administrative efficiencies.