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Bharat Benz strengthens presence in West Bengal with new authorized dealership in Ranigan

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck, today announced the inauguration of its new authorised BharatBenz dealership, Agile Trucking, in Raniganj, West Burdwan district, West Bengal. The new facility marks an important step in BharatBenz’s continued expansion across Eastern India and reinforces its commitment to supporting customers in high-activity industrial and infrastructure corridors.

Strategically located on NH2, one of West Bengal’s key arterial highways, the dealership is about 20 kms from Andal Domestic Airport. The location enables efficient service coverage across West Burdwan district, particularly the industrial hubs of Durgapur, Raniganj, and Asansol, which see strong demand from captive fleet operators, railway sidings, and construction-led logistics.

The state-of-the-art facility spans 85,000 sq. ft. and operates 24×7, underscoring BharatBenz’s focus on maximising vehicle uptime. It features 12 service bays and 4 accident repair bays, supported by four Mobile Reach Vans (MRVs) to ensure rapid on-road assistance. With a skilled workforce of 65 trained personnel, the dealership has the capacity to service over 500 vehicles per month, offering comprehensive sales, service, and spares support to customers in the region.

Commenting on the inauguration, Rajiv ChaturvediPresident & Chief Business Officer, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, said, West Bengal continues to be a key market for BharatBenz, driven by infrastructure development, industrial activity, and freight movement along major national highways. The inauguration of the Agile Trucking dealership in Raniganj further strengthens BharatBenz’s footprint in southern West Bengal. West Burdwan is a strategically important district with strong industrial and infrastructure activity. With this modern 3S facility, we are reinforcing our commitment to delivering reliable products, faster service turnaround, and a superior ownership experience for our customers.Currently, 418 BharatBenz touch points are there with this facility and in 2026 we will add total 32 more touch points to improve reach to 450 touch points in total. We have 11 Service workshops in West Bengal and we will add 5 more touchpoints in 2026. We are also going to start new RTC in Kolkata by Q4’2026 to provide trained engineers to our dealerships which in turn will improve customer service experience.

Vijayakumar K, CEO of Agile Trucking, said, “The launch of this new BharatBenz facility in Raniganj reflects our long-term commitment to the region. With advanced infrastructure, a skilled team, and round-the-clock operations, we aim to support our customers with dependable service and help them achieve higher vehicle uptime and operational efficiency.”

All BharatBenz touchpoints in South Bengal are strategically positioned along major national highways, enabling efficient logistics support and faster response times. The new Raniganj facility further strengthens BharatBenz’s service network in the state and is expected to play a critical role in supporting fleet operators across industrial, infrastructure, and captive-use segments. Since its inception in July 2022, Agile Trucking has sold over 400 BharatBenz vehicles in the region and currently operates three active touchpoints in West Bengal, all strategically located on major highway corridors to ensure seamless customer access.

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