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A promotional banner showcasing a red and black electric scooter next to a mobile phone displaying the "Hala" app interface for e-mobility services. The app screen shows six options: "Subscribe," "Ride," "Lease," "Finance," "Charge," and "Service," each represented by a small icon. The background has a vibrant yellow and light beige gradient, adding a lively touch. The brand name "Hala" is displayed in teal with a lightning bolt incorporated into the letter "H," symbolizing energy. The overall design is clean, modern, and user-friendly.

Hala Mobility Raises ₹51 Crore to Grow EV-as-a-Service Platform

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Anurag Trivedi

Hala Mobility, a Hyderabad-based EV-as-a-service startup, has raised ₹51 crore in a pre-Series A round led by its founders and notable investors. Founded in 2020, Hala provides EV management solutions primarily for e-commerce and gig workers. The new funding will drive expansion into six additional cities and the deployment of 10,000 electric vehicles by next year, furthering Hala’s mission to support sustainable urban mobility across India.

The image shows Aditya Singh Ratnu (left) and Dhruv Bhatia (right), two men in formal attire against a sunset backdrop, with the logo of "ZEVO" prominently displayed above them. Aditya is wearing yellow-tinted glasses, and both are dressed in suits. Alongside them is a green electric rickshaw with the "ZEVO" logo on it. The scene suggests an eco-friendly transportation or electric vehicle startup.

ZEVO Raises $2M to Deploy 5,000 EVs and Expand Across India

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Anurag Trivedi

Homegrown electric vehicle (EV) mobility platform, ZEVO, has secured $2 million in pre-Series A funding led by Pegasus India Fund, with contributions from BizDateUp, JIIF, and a family office. The funds will be used to expand ZEVO’s fleet by 5,000 electric vehicles and establish fulfillment centers across India. The company also plans to extend its services to tier 2 and tier 3 cities, bringing sustainable mobility to underserved regions. Co-Founder Dhruv Bhatia shared that ZEVO is targeting an additional $20 million in funding by January 2025, aiming for 200,000 EVs on the road by 2030.

The image is a banner for British International Investment, featuring a graphic design related to the electric vehicle (EV) industry. On the left, there's a green electric charging station with a white and blue electric car connected to it, symbolizing the charging process. In the center, there are two large bags of money adorned with the UK flag, representing significant financial investment. A large black lightning bolt symbol next to the money bags emphasizes the focus on electric power. The background is decorated with green and white curved lines, suggesting energy and movement. The company name "British International Investment" is prominently displayed, anchoring the theme of the banner.

British International Investment Targets $300 Million in India’s EV Sector

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Anurag Trivedi

British International Investment (BII) plans to invest an additional $300 million in India's electric vehicle (EV) sector over the next three years, as stated by Abhinav Sinha, MD and Head of Technology & Telecoms. BII has previously funded Mahindra's EV operations and startups like Euler Motors, Turno, and Battery Smart, aiming to expand its reach in EV manufacturing, components, and financing. Highlighting India's current 6% EV market penetration, Sinha sees significant growth potential, projecting a rapid increase. He emphasized the strategic importance of early-stage investments, typically between $5 to $10 million. Moving forward, BII is dedicated to advancing India’s electric mobility, with a focus on enhancing the industry's infrastructure and consumer adoption through investments across the EV value chain.