91Trucks cuts 30% of staff, retreats from South and Central India to defend North

The Arkam- and Titan Capital-backed commercial vehicle marketplace has laid off 30% of its 200-plus workforce and pulled out of Central and South Indian markets. It will refocus on North India via dealership tie-ups, after raising just $5 Mn in a CV market projected to hit $84 Bn by 2034.

— Source publishedMon, 22 Jun, 2026, 19:53 IST·First seen Mon, 22 Jun, 2026, 19:56 IST·Source Inc42

What happened

91trucks · Commercial vehicle marketplace 91Trucks laid off 30% of staff and exited Central and South India markets, refocusing on North India through

Key facts

  • 30% workforce cut
  • 20% employees impacted by market exit
  • headcount above 200
  • $5 Mn raised
  • $53.23 Bn CV market 2025
  • $84.12 Bn by 2034
  • 5.03% CAGR

Why this matters

A weakened 91Trucks retrenching to North India creates an opening to acquire its South and Central market data, dealer relationships, or talent at distressed valuations before a stronger CV marketplace consolidator moves first.

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