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  • Tsuyo selected to represent India in Japan 2026 DeepTech Startup Delegation.

    Tsuyo selected to represent India in Japan 2026 DeepTech Startup Delegation.

    EV powertrain maker Tsuyo has been selected among 15 Indian startups to represent the country in the ‘DeepTech’ category at the CII CIES Startup Delegation 2026 in Japan. This selection marks a significant milestone for the company and reflects the growing recognition of its innovation-driven approach in the electric mobility sector.

    The inclusion in the delegation comes at a time when Japan is accelerating its EV adoption and exploring advanced mobility technologies. Tsuyo’s participation is expected to provide an opportunity to connect with leading Japanese corporations, exchange insights and explore potential collaborations in EV powertrain technologies.

    The development also underlines India’s growing role as a global hub for deeptech innovation and advanced automotive solutions. Through this association, Tsuyo aims to create a long-term partnership that combines India’s strength in cost-effective innovation with Japan’s engineering expertise, paving the way for future mobility advancements.

    Commenting on the occasion, Vijay Kumar, Founder and CEO, Tsuyo Manufacturing Pvt Ltd, said, “Being selected for the CII CIES delegation is a proud moment – not just for Tsuyo, but for the growth of India’s deeptech ecosystem. At Tsuyo, we see ourselves as a new age EV deep tech startup, focused on co-creation, where innovation is created collaboratively across borders. India has the capacity to engineer and scale world-class EV powertrain technologies, designed for real-world conditions and global applicability.

    Japan, with its heritage of engineering excellence and disciplined manufacturing culture, represents a strong strategic partner. Through this engagement, we aim to explore joint growth opportunities, enable deeper supply chain integration and contribute to the broader ‘Build India’ vision by strengthening local capabilities with global collaboration.

    Our approach to co-creation goes beyond technology – it extends to building stronger supply chains, pioneering future mobility solutions, and aligning with the high standards of Japanese engineering. “Thus, we believe India will transform from a growing EV market to a globally competitive EV technology hub.”

    Tsuyo’s participation in the CII CIES delegation will offer promising opportunities, such as co-development opportunities in next-generation EV technologies, access to international investors and capital networks, strategic partnerships with global OEMs and tier-1 suppliers, and entry into new markets across Asia and beyond. This achievement further strengthens Tsuyo’s position as a major contributor to India’s goal of becoming a global leader in EV manufacturing and technology.

    recent developments

    As part of its ongoing expansion and scale-up journey, Tsuyo has recently received single window clearance approval from the Government of Karnataka for a proposed 20-acre EV powertrain manufacturing and verification complex in the Dharwad-Hubli region.

    This upcoming facility will serve as a key hub for design, development, testing and large-scale manufacturing of EV powertrain components, reinforcing Tsuyo’s commitment to strengthening India’s domestic EV ecosystem and reducing dependence on imports.

    This expansion is in line with Tsuyo’s broader vision of building globally competitive, locally made EV technologies while contributing to India’s clean mobility transition.

  • Bizliride adds 6 new Hyderabad franchises, plans to expand to 25+ cities.

    Bizliride adds 6 new Hyderabad franchises, plans to expand to 25+ cities.

    Bizliride has announced the addition of six new franchise partners in Hyderabad, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy to drive electric two-wheeler mobility across India.

    The company is strengthening its franchise network under the Franchise Owner-Franchise Operated (FOFO) model, with plans to expand to more than 25 high-growth cities. Bizliride is targeting to grow its electric vehicle fleet to 10,000 to 15,000 two-wheelers in the next 12-18 months as well as have a network of 30 franchise partners by March 2027.

    Through this expansion, the company aims to achieve approximately 150% growth in fleet operations and overall business scale within the next 12 to 18 months. The initiative focuses on collaborating with local entrepreneurs, enabling them to build and manage EV fleets in their respective markets, strengthening BijliRide’s presence in India’s rapidly growing electric mobility ecosystem.

    As part of its next phase, Bizliride plans to expand operations to urban agglomerations around Hyderabad as well as several high-potential cities including Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Jaipur, Patna, Visakhapatnam, Indore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Nagpur, Ranchi, Surat, Ahmedabad, Goa, Kochi, Warangal, Nizamabad, Mysore, Puducherry, Actively evaluating the markets.

    These locations have been identified based on the growing demand from logistics operators, gig economy platforms and urban commuters seeking cost-effective and sustainable mobility solutions.

    This expansion strategy will allow BijliRide to grow its electric mobility footprint while maintaining local operational efficiency through franchise partners who understand their regional markets and demand dynamics.

    Through the FOFO structure, franchise partners will own and operate their local fleet, while Bizliride provides the centralized technology infrastructure and operational framework needed to run the business efficiently. The company’s platform provides real-time vehicle tracking, fleet performance analytics, rental management systems, battery management protocols and standardized servicing processes, ensuring consistency and operational reliability across all markets.

    A typical entry-level franchise fleet consists of around 50 electric two-wheelers, with an estimated investment of Rs 14-16 lakh, depending on vehicle specifications and market conditions. Under stable usage conditions, the model is designed to reach break-even within approximately 12-15 months, while generating recurring revenues through fleet rental and enterprise mobility partnerships.

    Commenting on the expansion, Shivam Sisodia, CEO and co-founder of Bizliride, said: “Demand for electric mobility is growing rapidly in India, especially among gig workers and last-mile delivery operators. At this stage, our focus is on disciplined scale. The FOFO model allows us to grow responsibly by partnering with local entrepreneurs who understand their markets while leveraging our technology platform and operational systems. This structure will help us scale faster. “Enables and ensures that the fleet on the ground is managed efficiently.”

    In addition to operational systems, Bizliride supports franchise partners with driver onboarding, demand generation and marketing assistance, helping to maintain strong fleet utilization. The company also connects franchise fleets with gig platforms, logistics operators and on-demand local delivery businesses.

    Over the next 12-18 months, Bizliride aims to expand its fleet to over 10,000 electric two-wheelers across key urban and logistics markets, while continuing to strengthen its technology platform and operational support ecosystem for franchise partners. The company’s long-term vision is to build a scalable electric mobility network that supports both entrepreneurs and riders across India.

  • Raptee.HV starts mass delivery of T30 electric motorcycle |

    Raptee.HV starts mass delivery of T30 electric motorcycle |

    Chennai-based electric motorcycle manufacturer Raptee.HV, which pioneered high-voltage technology (HV-tech) for two-wheelers, has begun mass customer deliveries of its T30 motorcycle. This milestone follows more than seven years of focused research and development, marking the company’s transition from engineering validation to full-scale customer deployment.

    Commenting on the milestone, CEO and Co-Founder, Dinesh Arjun said: “With the start of mass customer deliveries, we are excited to share our product with a larger audience, a product that took 7 years to build. This moment is built on the trust of our early customers, who believed in our vision, our technology and our team before anyone else. We have deep gratitude for that trust, and our commitment to back it up not only with the motorcycle, but also with a seamless ownership from day one.” We are not only ready to deliver, but are also supported by a structured service ecosystem and a dedicated single point of service, which is more than enough to set a new benchmark in customer experience.

    Chennai becomes Raptee.HV’s first operational market, with its delivery and customer support infrastructure now operational in the city. As part of its phased expansion strategy, the company will enter Bengaluru with a dedicated showroom and authorized service center from April 2026, marking its second key market. By the end of the year, Raptee.HV aims to establish its presence in all major South Indian state capitals and will also begin its reach in Western India.

    The T30 demonstrates how Raptee.HV is bringing industry-first technology to the performance electric segment. Engineered for consistent top performance, instant torque, the motorcycle supports one of the fastest home-charging solutions in its class and is compatible with India’s widely available public charging network providing riders with car-grade charging convenience. Positioned at price parity with comparable ICE motorcycles, another industry-first in the segment, the T30 is backed by an 8-year standard battery warranty and an all-inclusive ex-showroom pricing structure designed to provide long-term ownership confidence.

    Reflecting its engineering-based approach, Raptee.HV has received recognition from the Asia Book of Records for achieving the highest average distance traveled by a production electric motorcycle as well as the longest distance traveled by a production electric motorcycle in India. These validations underline the real-world capability and endurance of the T30 platform.

  • RoadGrid raises ₹12 crore in pre-series round led by Inflection Point Ventures AutoguideIndia

    RoadGrid raises ₹12 crore in pre-series round led by Inflection Point Ventures AutoguideIndia

    EV charging infrastructure startup RoadGrid has raised ₹12 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Inflexion Point Ventures, with participation from a group of strategic and angel investors. These include Venture Catalysts, Kamal Puri of Skyline Group, FAAD Network, LetsVenture, Vrinda Goyal of Pace Group, Haresh Patel of Arthonomics and Manish Srivastava of Alpha Value.

    This funding marks an important milestone in RoadGrid’s ambition to build one of India’s largest and most accessible electric vehicle charging ecosystems.

    RoadGrid operates across two rapidly growing verticals. The first focuses on manufacturing and supplying EV chargers to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to meet the growing demand for off-board and fast DC charging solutions for two-wheelers, three-wheelers and passenger vehicles. The second vertical includes the deployment and operation of public and commercial charging stations – this segment is expected to require around 30 lakh charging points by 2030, while currently around 8,000 are installed across the country.

    The company’s business model combines charging as a service with direct OEM sales. RoadGrid is installing and operating charging stations with strong order book with utilities like BSES and NPCL and Navi Mumbai Transport as well as active deployment at Indore Noida and IOCL. The company has a solid pipeline of over 1,000 chargers. In parallel, RoadGrid supplies chargers directly to EV OEMs. RoadGrid has partnered with VinFast arm WeGreen to develop EV charging network at HPCL retail outlets. As a technology partner, RoadGrid is also supporting the EV network for VinFast aftersales network in India.

    The company operates in two segments. Under Charging as a Service (CaaS), it installs, operates and maintains EV charging stations, with orders currently under execution, including deployment in Indore (76 chargers) and Navi Mumbai (250 chargers). These executions along with active engagement with utilities like BSES and NPCL have resulted in a confirmed order book and pipeline of over 1,000 chargers. In parallel, the company undertakes direct OEM sales of EV chargers in the 2W, 3W and 4W segments, supported by an additional 1,000+ chargers under order. To date, the company has executed over 100 installations in MP, Rajasthan and Karnataka for major customers including IOCL, Amazon, BSES and NPCL, including deployments in cities such as Lucknow, Hyderabad and Bangalore. The EV charging market is currently estimated at ₹5,000 crore and is expected to grow to ₹50,000 crore in the next six years.

    The founding team brings experience in EV infrastructure, engineering and operations. Deepesh Srinath (Founder & CEO) has 10+ years of experience with an engineering and MBA background and prior roles at Emerson and Eaton. Shashank Narayan (CTO) has 10+ years of experience in EV charging and renewable energy with prior roles at Delta Electronics and Harting, and is the author of the EV Charger Handbook published by NITI Aayog. Chandraprakash Akotkar (COO) has 12+ years of experience in electrical design and infrastructure projects, while Bharat Joshi (CMO) has 30+ years of experience in advertising infrastructure and has represented India internationally in sports.

    Mitesh Shah, co-founder of IPV, says, “One of the biggest gaps in India’s EV journey today is not intention, but infrastructure. Consumers are ready to adopt electric mobility, but the lack of reliable, accessible charging continues to slow the pace. What stood out to us about RoadGrid is their clear understanding of this gap and their ability to address it across multiple layers, from charger manufacturing to on-ground charging operations. Both OEM partnerships and public charging networks “But their focus puts them in good position to build infrastructure that is not only comprehensive, but practical and sustainable.”

    Deepesh Srinath, Founder and CEO of RoadGrid, says, “RoadGrid is on a mission to enable seamless, sustainable and accessible electric mobility across India. We are focused on building reliable, universal charging infrastructure that works across vehicle categories and real-world use cases. Along with our VC partners, we will expand EV charging infrastructure that can become foundational to India’s EV ecosystem and support national scale adoption.”

    The EV charging market opportunity spans two segments. The first is manufacturing and selling chargers as OEMs, driven by expectations that India will have 80-100 million (8-10 crore) EVs by 2030 to meet the government target of 30% private vehicle penetration. This will require a large amount of charging equipment, both integrated with the vehicles and as external charging solutions. The second segment is operationalizing charging stations, which represents a significant opportunity given the need for approximately 30 lakh charging stations by 2030 in India compared to the current base of approximately 8,000 stations.

    RoadGrid is an India-based electric vehicle charging technology company focused on developing patented universal charging solutions, intelligent cloud-based software and a nationwide EV charging network. Founded by industry veterans with extensive experience in power infrastructure, renewable energy, EV technologies and large-scale project execution, the company aims to enable seamless, sustainable and widely accessible electric mobility across India.