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Vivek Lohia Managing Director, Jupiter Wagons Limited

Vivek Lohia is a distinguished business leader and visionary with over two decades of transformative experience in the transportation and logistics industry. Under his dynamic leadership, Jupiter Wagons Limited (JWL) has emerged as one of India’s foremost providers of comprehensive mobility solutions. A graduate of the prestigious Wharton Business School, Mr. Lohia has driven innovation and significant growth at JWL, assembling a team of highly skilled professionals and steering the company toward remarkable milestones.

His global outlook is further highlighted by his role as the Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic, fostering international collaboration and relationships. Beyond his pivotal role at JWL, Mr. Lohia serves in influential capacities such as Chairman of the National Council of Railways at ASSOCHAM and Co-Chairman at FICCI. He is also an active member of CII and the Wharton India Forum, advocating for advancements across the transportation sector. Additionally, as a member of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) in Kolkata, he actively promotes entrepreneurial collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Jupiter Wagons Limited: Revolutionizing Mobility Solutions With a legacy of over four decades, Jupiter Wagons Limited stands as a leader in mobility solutions across rail, road, and marine transportation. Guided by Mr. Lohia's strategic vision, the company has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, excellence, and social responsibility to meet diverse market demands.

JWL’s journey is defined by entrepreneurial spirit and resilience. The company’s growth strategy is a blend of organic and inorganic expansion, including acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and global collaborations. Notable achievements include the inauguration of the Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory, marking JWL as India’s first rolling stock company with an in-house wheel plant. This facility in Odisha, with an investment of ₹2,500 crore, will increase production capacity to 100,000 forged wheelsets annually, with approximately 50% destined for export to Europe.

Further enhancing its capabilities, JWL has partnered with Schuler Pressen GmbH to integrate advanced technology for wheelset forging, driving operational efficiency. The company’s diversified offerings include wagon manufacturing, brake discs, and CMS crossings, contributing to its robust growth. JWL has the largest brake disc order book in India, with production increasing fourfold year-over-year.