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EKA Mobility Raises Rs 500 Crore From NIIF’s IndiaJapan Fund to Ramp E‑Bus Manufacturing

The deal signals cross-border climate capital supporting EKA’s planned production ramp.

Overview

  • NIIF’s IndiaJapan Fund invested Rs 500 crore in the Pune-based commercial EV maker.
  • EKA says the capital will expand factory capacity, accelerate R&D, strengthen supply chains, and bolster marketing in domestic and international markets.
  • The company reports confirmed orders for over 3,300 electric buses from state, municipal, and private fleet procurements.
  • Current output is about 200–250 e-buses per month at Koregaon Bhima, with a stated goal of 500 per month by end-FY26 and previously announced plans for a third plant in Pithampur.
  • The funding follows a Rs 200 crore round from ENAM Holdings in June and aligns with IndiaJapan efforts to finance public transport electrification.