EKA Mobility Secures PLI Certificate for Electric Bus Platform

A Major Step Towards Localised EV Innovation and Sustainable Mobility

EKA Mobility has been awarded the Automotive Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Certificate under the Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) Vehicles category by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). This prestigious certification validates EKA’s adherence to the Ministry of Heavy Industries’ PLI scheme, which aims to accelerate the development and manufacturing of advanced electric vehicle platforms in India.

Issued by ARAI — the designated certifying authority under the Ministry — the PLI certificate has been granted for EKA’s modular electric bus platform. The recognition underscores EKA Mobility’s commitment to indigenised manufacturing, advanced technology integration, and alignment with the nation’s clean mobility mission.

Key Highlights of the Certification

Here are the major takeaways from EKA Mobility’s latest milestone in the electric vehicle ecosystem:

• PLI Recognition for Modular EV Platform:

EKA’s electric bus platform has received official certification under the AAT category of the PLI scheme.

• Certified by ARAI:
  The Automotive Research Association of India, the nodal testing and certifying agency, awarded the certificate after verifying compliance with the scheme’s technical and localisation standards.
   
• Supports National Goals:
  The certification aligns with India's broader goals under the 'Make in India' initiative and sustainable transportation roadmap.
   
• Innovative Platform Features:
  The certified platform is modular in design, built on a monocoque chassis, and incorporates lightweight materials to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
   
• Promotes Localisation and Value Addition:
  The platform is engineered to enable local value creation and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), facilitating mass EV adoption in commercial transport.

Statements from Key Leaders

Sudhir Mehta, Founder and Chairman of EKA Mobility, shared his thoughts on the achievement, “Securing the Automotive PLI Certificate for the EKA bus platform reflects the evolving readiness of India’s EV manufacturing ecosystem to deliver globally benchmarked, locally engineered mobility solutions. The certification affirms the significance of a vertically integrated approach where product development, supply chain localisation, and advanced technology converge to create commercially viable electric vehicles.”

He further added, “As India accelerates its transition to sustainable transport, such recognitions help catalyse deeper industry-government collaboration and reinforce the potential of indigenous innovation to lead the shift.”

Outlook for Sustainable Transport

EKA Mobility’s PLI certification reinforces the company’s role in shaping India’s electric vehicle future. By focusing on in-house development and vertical integration of EV technologies, EKA is not only supporting clean mobility but also contributing significantly to local job creation and industrial growth.

As India targets greater adoption of electric mobility in the commercial vehicle segment, recognitions like this PLI certification are expected to boost investor confidence, encourage innovation, and strengthen the country’s position as a global EV manufacturing hub.

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