MG Group Unveils Starz at Prawaas 2026, Strengthening Its Commitment to Safer, Smarter and Sustainable Passenger Mobility
New Delhi, Gujarat July 10: MG Group, one of India’s leading bus and coach manufacturers, today unveiled Starz, its next-generation premium coach platform, at Prawaas 2026, reinforcing its commitment to advancing passenger mobility through engineering excellence, enhanced safety, superior passenger comfort and sustainable manufacturing. The three-day exhibition was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Smt. Miraben Patel, Hon’ble Mayor of Gandhinagar, in the presence of Shri Kaushik Jain, Hon’ble MLA, Dariapur, Gujarat, who graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. The inauguration marked the beginning of three days of innovation, product showcases, business engagement and industry collaboration.
The launch of Starz marks a significant milestone in MG Group’s growth journey and reflects the company’s vision of developing future-ready mobility solutions that address the evolving needs of fleet operators, OEM partners and passengers. Developed through extensive customer engagement and market insights, Starz combines contemporary design, advanced engineering and operational efficiency to set new benchmarks in the premium coach segment.
“India’s passenger transportation sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by higher expectations around safety, comfort, reliability and sustainability,” said Mr. Anil Mohan Kamat, Chairman & Managing Director, MG Group. “Starz represents our response to these changing market dynamics. It embodies decades of manufacturing expertise, deep customer understanding and a relentless focus on innovation. More importantly, it reflects our commitment to creating mobility solutions that deliver long-term value for operators while elevating the travel experience for passengers.”
With over three decades of expertise in bus and coach manufacturing, MG Group has established itself as a trusted mobility solutions provider serving leading OEMs, State Transport Undertakings (STUs), private fleet operators and institutional customers. The Group offers integrated capabilities spanning product design, engineering, composites, manufacturing and end-to-end mobility solutions across economy, premium and luxury transportation segments.
Engineering Excellence Across Two World-Class Manufacturing Facilities
MG Group’s manufacturing ecosystem is anchored by two strategically located facilities operated through its flagship company, MG Automotives (Bus & Coach) Pvt. Ltd., in Belagavi, Karnataka, and Zaheerabad, Telangana.
Belagavi: Centre of Excellence for Premium Coach Manufacturing
The Belagavi facility serves as MG Group’s flagship centre for premium and super-premium coach production. Equipped with advanced fabrication systems, precision welding technologies, modern painting facilities, integrated trimming lines and rigorous quality assurance processes, the facility produces coaches that meet world-class standards of quality, safety and reliability.
Belagavi will continue to lead MG Group’s premium mobility initiatives, focusing on innovative coach platforms that offer superior ride quality, enhanced passenger comfort, premium interiors and lower lifecycle costs.
Zaheerabad: High-Volume Manufacturing Hub
The Zaheerabad facility remains a key pillar of MG Group’s manufacturing network, supporting large-scale production across school buses, staff transportation vehicles, mofussil applications, institutional mobility solutions and economy coach segments for both OEM and retail customers.
MG Group continues to strengthen the facility through investments in manufacturing efficiency, process excellence, lightweight composites, workforce development and integrated production systems to meet growing market demand.
Starz: Redefining Premium Passenger Mobility
Designed after extensive engagement with customers, fleet operators and OEM partners, Starz has been engineered to deliver a differentiated ownership and passenger experience. The platform combines contemporary styling, intelligent space utilisation, enhanced safety, superior passenger comfort, optimised ride dynamics and improved operational performance.
With a strong focus on reducing lifecycle costs and maximizing fleet uptime, Starz enables operators to achieve greater efficiency while maintaining premium service standards. Starz will be offered in multiple configurations to address the requirements of intercity, staff transportation, tourism and premium fleet operators. The platform will be available across diesel and alternate-fuel powertrain options, enabling customers to choose the configuration best suited to their operational needs and sustainability goals.
Expected to be priced from approximately 39 lakh onwards (depending on configuration and application), Starz is designed to cater to a broad spectrum of customers, including State Transport Undertakings (STUs), private fleet operators, corporate mobility providers and institutional transportation segments. Bookings for the Starz platform will commence from July 2026, with customer deliveries scheduled to begin thereafter. Following our launch at Prawas 2026, we confirmed an order for 50 units.
“Starz is not merely a new coach platform; it is a reflection of our long-term vision for passenger mobility,” added Mr. Kamat. “Our focus has always been to combine design excellence with engineering precision. Through Starz, we are delivering a product that is aesthetically refined, operationally efficient and built to meet the future requirements of the transportation industry.”
Leading Through Safety and Regulatory Excellence
Safety remains at the core of MG Group’s product development philosophy. The company has consistently invested in engineering validation, testing and compliance to remain ahead of evolving regulatory requirements.
Its coaches are designed with a strong emphasis on structural integrity, fire safety, passenger evacuation systems, driver ergonomics, vehicle stability and comprehensive quality validation processes, ensuring safer and more reliable transportation solutions.
Driving Sustainable Mobility Through Innovation
MG Group continues to invest in lightweight engineering, advanced composites, sustainable manufacturing practices, digital engineering capabilities and future-ready mobility platforms. These initiatives are aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, reducing environmental impact and delivering long-term value for customers.
As India’s transportation ecosystem evolves, the company remains committed to supporting the industry’s transition toward safer, smarter and more sustainable mobility solutions.
Vision for the Future
“India is poised to become one of the world’s most dynamic passenger mobility markets,” said Mr. Kamat. “The future will be defined by innovation, safety, sustainability and customer-centricity. MG Group is committed to leading this transformation through continuous investment in technology, manufacturing excellence and strategic partnerships. Our goal is to create mobility solutions that not only meet the needs of today but also anticipate the demands of tomorrow.”
The unveiling of Starz at Prawaas 2026 underscores MG Group’s long-term vision of shaping the future of passenger transportation and strengthening its position as a leading partner in India’s mobility transformation.
