Investment in Indian Electric Mobility Industry Surges

To increase both domestic and foreign investment, the Indian government has been proactive in developing PLI schemes and allowing for 100% FDI. The Indian ecosystem has significantly adapted to become more appealing to investors, resulting in a surge in FDI inflows. Between 2000 and 2022, the e-mobility industry attracted nearly 6% of all FDI, with roughly 20% of the investment coming in 2021 alone.

Most private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investors prefer to invest in business models that provide commercial returns of at least 16-18%, with environmental benefits being secondary. The lion’s share of funding has gone to OEMs, with investments concentrated among industry incumbents and a few startups.

Startups in the sector have also raised significant capital to develop cost-effective, dependable, and safe vehicles. Because of their value proposition and scalability, charging infrastructure and battery swapping have attracted significant capital. Investment in Mobility as a Service (MaaS) has also increased due to their ability to generate recurring revenue with minimal asset requirements.

significant investments in the Indian electric mobility sector have come from a variety of sources, with DFIs and impact investors playing a significant role. The Indian government has been proactive in creating an investment-friendly environment. The industry has seen significant FDI inflows, with both startups and incumbents receiving large investments. Because of their potential to drive EV adoption, charging infrastructure, battery swapping, and MaaS have all attracted significant investment.

Source: Investment landscape of Indian e-Mobility market | USAID