Scania launches its first-ever battery-electric CrewCab for fire, airport and civil rescue operations.

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The new battery-electric CP31L 4×2 is purpose-built to support demanding emergency operations while enabling transport operations with zero tailpipe emissions. Equipped with 356 kWh installed battery capacity and a 90 percent state-of-charge window, the vehicle combines operational capability with electric performance.

Designed with free frame sides, the new CrewCab offers flexible bodybuilder opportunities and can be adapted to suit a wide range of customer applications and operational needs.

“We are delighted to be launching our new Scania BEV CrewCab” says Louise Johansson, Solutions Manager at Scania Commercial with responsibility for the Fire & Rescue, Airport and Recovery segment.

“The addition of this new cab for battery-electric power underlines our commitment to supporting the electrification of our customers’ fleets – combining sustainability, operational reliability and long-term profitability.”

The new CrewCab is developed to meet the segment’s growing demand for low and zero-emission solutions without compromising on safety, uptime or crew comfort. Designed for challenging environments and mission-critical operations, it provides the space, accessibility and reliability rescue teams depend on.

Learn more about Scania’s battery-electric truck offering and solutions for fire and rescue operations.

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For further information, please contact:
Louise Johansson
Solutions Manager, Scania
Phone: +46 70 085 62 02
E-mail: louise.johansson@scania.com

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KOLKATA, India, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CRIF India, part of the global CRIF network, has launched the first regional chapter of ‘Credit Goes to HER’ in Kolkata, West Bengal, focused on strengthening women’s leadership and influence in the credit ecosystem.  The initiative, launched in March this year is designed to drive grassroots impact by building a community of women professionals who are both shaping credit and enabling access to credit for women across segments. This comes at a time when women are playing an increasingly significant role in India’s formal credit economy yet remain underrepresented in leadership roles that shape credit policies and products.

Insights show that nationally, women-led business loans have grown by 61.1%, and women now account for 41% of new-to-credit borrowers (up from 33% two years ago). Women borrowers also demonstrate strong credit behaviour, with lower delinquency levels compared to men, and a rising presence in secured lending segments. ‘Credit Goes to HER’ seeks to build on this momentum by bringing together women professionals across lending, risk, analytics, NBFCs, fintech, and policy, creating a platform to amplify their voice and participation in shaping the future of credit.

Kolkata has been chosen for the first regional chapter given Eastern India’s robust credit growth and lending landscape. West Bengal’s retail credit market witnessed healthy growth as of March 2026, with total retail loans rising 17.2% YoY to ₹583.9K crore, while active loans grew 8.9% YoY to 332 lakh accounts. Consumption loans stood at ₹368.4K crore, up 13% YoY, led by strong growth in Gold Loans (+54.1% YoY) and Sole-proprietor Loans (+25.2% YoY).

The Kolkata chapter will serve as a local arm of the community platform for women across banks, NBFCs, fintechs, and other financial services to share knowledge, seek mentorship and collaborate on more inclusive credit practices. The launch event in Kolkata saw participation from senior women leaders of the region’s BFSI sector, including Nina Bairagi (Deputy General Manager, State Bank of India), Arpita Sen (Senior Vice President, Bandhan Bank), Jyoti Sharma (General Manager, UCO Bank), and Sharoni Pal (Head of Credit, Arohan Financial Services Limited).

Join the community: (5) Credit Goes To HER – Women in Credit, Credit for Women (Curated by CRIF India) | Groups | LinkedIn

About CRIF:

CRIF India is a leading provider of credit information, business intelligence, analytics, software and digital solutions for banks, financial institutions, NBFCs, insurance companies, telecom providers, MSMEs, corporates, and consumers across India. Through its group entities, including CRIF High Mark Credit Information Services Private Limited and CRIF Solutions, CRIF India supports responsible lending, financial inclusion, and data-driven decision-making.

Licensed by the Reserve Bank of India under the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005, CRIF High Mark operates one of India’s leading credit bureaus with data contributions from over 5,000 member institutions. Combining advanced analytics, decisioning platforms, business information, and digital solutions, CRIF India enables organizations to make faster, smarter, and more informed decisions across the customer lifecycle while contributing to a more transparent and inclusive financial ecosystem.

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New country leadership reinforces RWS’s commitment to India as a strategic hub for global AI innovation and client delivery

MAIDENHEAD, England, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RWS (AIM: RWS.L), a global AI solutions company, today announces that Ravi Chandran Krishnadas has joined as Senior Vice President & Country Lead, India, effective 1 June 2026. The appointment marks an important step in RWS’s strategy to strengthen India as a major operations and innovation hub as demand for enterprise AI solutions continues to grow worldwide.

In his new role, Ravi will unify RWS’s presence across India, bringing together technology, product, services and shared functions to help deliver faster, more integrated outcomes for global clients. Ravi brings two decades of leadership experience across technology, product development and management, transformation and global shared services. He has held senior roles at organizations including News Corp, Epsilon, ICF and Thomson Reuters. Most recently, he was Regional Vice President, Infrastructure Delivery at News Corp, based in Bangalore.

“India is central to how we deliver for our clients,” said Ben Faes, Group CEO of RWS. “Ravi’s appointment reflects our ambition to move faster, work smarter and unlock the full potential of our India teams. His combination of technology expertise, operational leadership and deep understanding of global businesses means he is exceptionally well-placed to drive growth, elevate our client delivery and strengthen RWS’s position as a world-class AI solutions company.”

Ravi will also lead RWS’s external engagement in India – building relationships and partnerships with government bodies, industry associations and strategic organizations to position RWS as a leading employer in one of the world’s fastest-growing technology markets.

“RWS has an impressive base of talent across Bangalore, Indore and Mumbai, and there is a clear opportunity to bring that capability together in a way that supports our colleagues, clients and long-term growth,” said Ravi Chandran Krishnadas. “I’m looking forward to working with teams across the business to build a stronger, connected India presence that contributes to RWS’s global ambitions.”

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Our proprietary Cultural Intelligence Layer, powered by 250,000 data specialists, cultural and language experts and deep domain professionals, backed by 45+ patents, makes enterprise AI culturally fluent, contextually accurate and secure, ensuring every interaction reflects a brand’s tone, context and customer values.

Through our Generate, Transform and Protect segments, we deliver intelligent content, enterprise knowledge, large-scale localization and IP protection for global growth. Trusted by 80+ of the world’s top 100 brands, RWS provides the confidence, governance and expertise organizations need to deploy AI safely, responsibly and at scale.

Headquartered in the UK, RWS is listed on AIM.

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