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Electric Bus Maker Files IPO. Is India's EV Market Surging?

25 Sept4 min read· 📷 Gizem toprak

KKR-backed PMI Electro Mobility, a leading electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confidentially filed initial public offering () papers. The company operates a fleet of 3,300 electric buses across 34 Indian cities, signaling significant growth in the electric vehicle sector.

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How today’s news fits into the bigger picture

  1. 2017

    PMI Electro Mobility Founded

    PMI Electro Mobility was founded, entering the nascent electric commercial vehicle market in India, with a vision for sustainable .

  2. 2019

    KKR Invests in PMI

    Global investment firm KKR invested in PMI Electro Mobility, providing capital and strategic support to help scale its operations and accelerate growth.

  3. 2023

    Secures Large Bus Orders

    PMI Electro Mobility secured significant orders for electric buses from various state transport undertakings across India, greatly expanding its operational footprint.

  4. 2024-2025

    FAME Scheme Expansion

    The Indian government launched additional phases of the FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of ) scheme, providing further incentives for electric vehicle adoption, including buses.

  5. Today

    KKR-backed PMI Electro Mobility confidentially filed draft papers for an Initial Public Offering (IPO).

  6. What happens next?

    SEBI will review the IPO papers, and upon approval, the company is expected to proceed with its public listing in the coming months, aiming to raise capital for expansion.

PMI Electro Mobility, a prominent electric bus manufacturer supported by global investment firm KKR, has confidentially submitted its initial public offering (IPO) documents. Founded in 2017, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint, now operating a substantial fleet of **3,300 electric buses** across **34 cities** in India. This move underscores the burgeoning investor confidence in India's electric vehicle (EV) segment, particularly within the commercial and public transport categories, and reflects the company's strong growth trajectory and potential for further expansion.

💭 If you're wondering…

A confidential filing allows a company to submit its draft IPO papers to the regulator (SEBI) without immediately making them public. This gives the company privacy to refine its plans before a public announcement.

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