Scania Commercial Vehicles India has inaugurated its new corporate office in Bengaluru, marking an important step in strengthening its operations and customer engagement in the country. The inauguration took place in the presence of His Excellency Jan Thesleff, Ambassador of Sweden to India, alongside senior leadership, partners, and key stakeholders.
This development highlights Scania’s sustained focus on the Indian market and its long-term strategy of building a more responsive and locally integrated business. The company also reaffirmed that its Regional Product Centre in Narasapura continues to operate at full capacity, delivering end-to-end solutions tailored to diverse customer requirements across key sectors.
Alongside the new office opening, Scania announced a white-label financing program in collaboration with Axis Bank. This initiative is designed to improve access to structured and competitive financing options, enabling customers to invest more easily in Scania trucks and scale their operations efficiently.
The new Bengaluru office is positioned to play a central role in strengthening collaboration across customers, dealer partners, financial institutions, and internal teams. It is expected to support faster decision-making and closer alignment with market needs, while also serving as a hub for attracting skilled professionals who will contribute to innovation and operational excellence.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Jan Thesleff noted that the inauguration reflects strong confidence in India’s economic growth and reinforces the expanding partnership between Sweden and India across trade, sustainability, and innovation. He emphasized that initiatives such as this contribute to deeper collaboration between the two nations.
Silvio Munhoz, Managing Director of Scania Commercial Vehicles India, stated that India remains a strategically significant market for the company. He highlighted that the new office will enhance proximity to customers and partners while strengthening access to talent. He also noted that the Narasapura facility will continue to deliver customized solutions, and the partnership with Axis Bank will support customers with flexible financing options.
Martin Stahlberg, Senior Vice President for Asia and Oceania at Scania, described India as a key market for long-term growth and capability development. He added that the Bengaluru office strengthens Scania’s regional presence and supports its broader goal of delivering sustainable and high-value solutions in important global markets.
Munish Sharda, Executive Director at Axis Bank, emphasized the importance of financing in enabling fleet expansion and operational efficiency. He noted that the collaboration combines Scania’s product capabilities with structured financial solutions to support long-term customer growth.
Located in a central business district, the new office has been designed to reflect Scania’s collaborative and sustainability-focused work culture. The workspace incorporates energy-efficient systems, functional layouts, and environmentally conscious materials.
With over 130 years of experience, Scania continues to operate as a global provider of transport solutions, with a presence in more than 100 countries. In India, the company has steadily expanded its footprint since entering the market in 2007, focusing on sectors such as mining and construction. Its manufacturing and assembly operations in Narasapura, along with a strong service and parts network, including a major warehouse in Nagpur, support improved service delivery and reduced turnaround times.
