Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited

From Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia
Information red.svg
Scan the QR code to donate via UPI
Dear reader, We need your support to keep the flame of knowledge burning bright! Our hosting server bill is due on June 1st, and without your help, Bharatpedia faces the risk of shutdown. We've come a long way together in exploring and celebrating our rich heritage. Now, let's unite to ensure Bharatpedia continues to be a beacon of knowledge for generations to come. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Together, let's preserve and share the essence of Bharat.

Thank you for being part of the Bharatpedia family!
Please scan the QR code on the right click here to donate.

0%

   

transparency: ₹0 raised out of ₹100,000 (0 supporter)



Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility
Traded asBSE: 538970
Industry
Founded2016; 8 years ago (2016)
Founder(s)Yatin Gupte
Area served
India, Uganda, and Nepal
Key people
Yatin Gupte (Chairman)
Websitewww.wardwizard.in

Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited is a publicly-held electric vehicle manufacturing company based in India. It is engaged in manufacturing eco-friendly electric scooters and vehicles. It operates in the electric vehicle manufacturing sector in multiple countries, including India, Uganda, and Nepal.[1][2][3]

It was founded in 2016 by Yatin Gupte and is headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat. In 2021, it inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Vadodara and the inauguration ceremony was conducted by Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister. In May 2023, WardWizard announced a partnership with the Dogra Regiment an infantry regiment of the Indian Army to establish a new unit.[4][5][6]

History[edit]

Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility was incorporated by Yatin Gupte in 2016.[7] In 2021, it inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Vadodara the inauguration ceremony for the facility was conducted by Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister.[8] The company holds two brands: Joy e-bike and Joy e-rik. The company's range of electric scooters is assembled at its facility located in Vadodara.[7]

According to the The Economic Times report, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited is the first company to be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange under the electric vehicle manufacturing category.[9][10] In May 2021, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited started supplying units from India to Uganda.[1]

In October 2021, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd inaugurated its first-ever experience centre in Pune. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.[11]

In December 2021 The company signed MoU with the Government of Gujarat for land acquisition.[12][13] [14]

In 2022, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility entered the fast-growing high-speed electric scooter segment. These models are named Wolf+, Gen Next Nanu+, and Del Go.[15][16]

In May 2022, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility entered into a partnership with Sunkonnect, a renewable energy management consulting firm based in Singapore.[17] In the same year, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility has entered into a partnership with Mangalam Industrial Finance to facilitate EV financing.[18]

According to a report by The Hindu, in November 2022, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd formed a strategic partnership with iCreate to support and provide funding for electric vehicle (EV) start-ups in India.[19] In

January 2023, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd launched their latest high-speed electric scooter called Mihos at the Auto Expo 2023.[20]

In May 2023, Wardwizard announced a partnership with the Dogra Regiment to establish a new unit. The collaboration aims to offer specialized skill development and employment opportunities in the growing Electric Vehicle (EV) industry for retired army officers, including 'Agniveers.' Additionally, WardWizard Innovations has announced the establishment of an EV Centre of Excellence at Dogra Regimental Centre, Ayodhya Cantonment in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh.[5][6]

Production and infrastructure[edit]

The company's Vadodara plant has a production capacity of 9000 vehicles per month.[9] According to Economic Times report in September 2021 the company expand its annual production capacity to 200,000 units by establishing an assembly line at the Vadodara plant.[21]

The company invested approximately Rs 650 crore towards the manufacturing of advanced Li-ion cells and the development of related infrastructure.[22][23][24][25]

In September 2022, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility established its first Global R&D headquarters in Singapore. [26]

In March 2023, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited began operating a lithium-ion battery assembly line with a 1 GWh capacity. This marked the initial phase of developing an electric vehicle (EV) ancillary cluster in Vadodara.[27][28]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "ET Auto". ETAuto.com. 2021-05-30. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  2. ↑ "Joy e-bike, WardWizard के इलेक्ट्रिक दोपहिया वाहनों की भारत में बढ़ी मांग, अक्तूबर महीने में 502 फीसदी ज्यादा हुई बिक्री - wardwizard continues with strong sales momentum of electric two-wheelers in october 2021". Navbharat Times (in हिन्दी). 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  3. ↑ Desk, Times Drive (2022-01-06). "WardWizard to launch two made-in-India electric scooters this month". TimesNow. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  4. ↑ "Wardwizard Group ties up with Bajaj Allianz to offer Insurance policies to Joy e-Bike customers - ET Auto". ETAuto.com. 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Bureau, BL Chennai (2023-05-29). "Wardwizard Innovations Establishes EV Centre of Excellence in Collaboration with Dogra Regiment". The Hindu BusinessLine. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Standard (2023-05-30). "Wardwizard inks pact with Dogra Regiment to offer upskilling opportunities". Business News, Finance News, India News, BSE/NSE News, Stock Markets News, Sensex NIFTY, Union Budget 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Narayanan, Rajkamal (2022-05-15). "Our goal is to create an ecosystem for electric vehicles — Yatin Gupte, Wardwizard". Financialexpress. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  8. ↑ Singh, Varun (2021-01-28). "Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility inaugurates new electric two-wheeler manufacturing facility in Vadodara". India Today. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Wardwizard aims to achieve 25 percent of overall EV Market in India - ET Auto". ETAuto.com. 2021-03-25. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  10. ↑ Mukherjee, Sharmistha (2021-11-06). "ET Auto". ETAuto.com. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  11. ↑ "EV maker WardWizard inaugurates co's exclusive retail store in Pune; plans 3 more in Maharashtra - ET Auto". ETAuto.com. 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  12. ↑ "Wardwizard and promoters acquire land to develop EV ancillary cluster in Vadodara - ET Auto". ETAuto.com. 2022-01-24. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  13. ↑ Bureau, BW Online (2023-07-11). "Wardwizard Signs MoU With The Government Of Gujarat For EV R D Center". BW Businessworld. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  14. ↑ The Hindu Bureau (2022-01-25). "WardWizard to start work on EV ancillary unit". The Hindu. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  15. ↑ "Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility's vehicle sales rise in June". The Times of India. 2022-07-02. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  16. ↑ "WardWizard enters high-speed electric scooter segment; launches three models - ET Auto". ETAuto.com. 2022-02-12. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  17. ↑ Parikh, Niyati (2022-05-05). "Gujarat: WardWizard to set up Li-Ion Advance Cell mfg unit at Vadodara". ETEnergyworld.com. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  18. ↑ Desk, Express Mobility (2022-09-24). "WardWizard Mobility partners with Mangalam Industrial Finance for EV financing". Financialexpress. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  19. ↑ Bureau, BL Bengaluru (2022-11-22). "WardWizard Innovations partners with iCreate to fund EV start-ups in India". The Hindu BusinessLine. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  20. ↑ "WardWizard Innovations and Mobility launches high-speed electric scooter Mihos". ETEnergyworld.com. 2023-01-13. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  21. ↑ "ET Auto". ETAuto.com. 2021-09-28. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  22. ↑ "ET Auto". ETAuto.com. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  23. ↑ Jha, Shakti Nath (2022-05-06). "WardWizard plans to set up Li-ion advance cells manufacturing unit in Gujarat". Financialexpress. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  24. ↑ "Wardwizard Begins Operations At 1gwh Battery Plant". The Times of India. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  25. ↑ Desk, Express Mobility (2022-05-05). "WardWizard plans to set up Li-ion advance cells manufacturing unit at its electric vehicle ancillary cluster in Vadodara". Financialexpress. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  26. ↑ "WardWizard inks pact with Singapore entity to firm up plans to produce Li-ion cells - ET Auto". ETAuto.com. 2022-05-04. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  27. ↑ "Wardwizard Innovations commences operations of in-house lithium-ion battery assembly line". ETEnergyworld.com. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  28. ↑ Standard (2023-03-24). "Wardwizard commences operations of lithium-ion battery assembly line". Business News, Finance News, India News, BSE/NSE News, Stock Markets News, Sensex NIFTY, Union Budget 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
Retrieved from "https://en.bharatpedia.org/index.php?title=Wardwizard_Innovations_%26_Mobility_Limited&oldid=395199"