Shriram Automall India (SAMIL), a platform for pre-owned vehicles and equipment, has signed an agreement with Ashok Leyland to launch an exclusive platform for pre-owned commercial vehicles.

SAMIL’s phygital platform (Physical plus Digital) will facilitate an exchange, disposal and purchase of old commercial vehicles. SAMIL aims to organise the pre- owned vehicle market by leveraging its digital auction ecosystem along with 100+ physical Automalls spread across the country, according to a statement.

SAMIL’s phygital platform (Physical plus Digital) will facilitate an exchange, disposal and purchase of old commercial vehicles. SAMIL aims to organise the pre- owned vehicle market by leveraging its digital auction ecosystem along with 100+ physical Automalls spread across the country, according to a statement.

“Through the OEMs expertise of the commercial vehicle segment and our phygital auctions platforms which include 100+ Automall network strength spread across India, we aim to create all-inclusive mobility solutions for buyers and sellers,” Sameer Malhotra, CEO, SAMIL.

Buyers can also avail the value benefits of allied services like parking, logistics, trade finance & insurance from SAMIL, which makes the asset procurement process simpler.

“With our experience as one of the largest truck makers, this initiative will help debottlenecking the ecosystem through a consumer centric digital solution which will serve as an easy-to-use touch point for our consumers. This initiative will also help in implementation of the Scrappage Policy at the grassroot level and help us move towards a greener future,” said Sanjay Saraswat, Head - MHCV, Ashok Leyland.