What Kinetic Engineering does

Kinetic Engineering Limited is a publicly listed Indian automotive engineering and manufacturing company founded in 1970 by H.K. Firodia and headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra. The company operates a dual business model anchored on a 70-acre vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Ahmednagar with 32 manufacturing sheds and 460 machines, IATF 16949:2016 certified since 2017. Its core Auto Components business produces precision transmission components (gears, shafts, constant mesh gearboxes), driveline products (spline yokes, stub shafts), and EV components (chassis, rigid axles, transaxles) for domestic OEMs including Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, Piaggio, Force Motors, and Sonalika, plus global OEMs such as AAM, Magna Powertrain, BRP, Navistar, Renault-Nissan, and Tomos, with approximately 50% of revenue from exports. The Electric Vehicle vertical, housed in 80%-owned subsidiary Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd, launched the Kinetic DX and DX+ electric scooters in 2025 featuring proprietary Range-X LFP battery technology, patented EASY functions, and rare-earth-free magnet motors, with 600+ units sold across 20 dealerships in 7 states and plans to scale to 500+ outlets and 60,000 units of production capacity by FY 2026-27. The business model is B2B direct OEM sales for components and B2C through a company-owned and franchise 3S dealership network for EVs, with FY25-26 consolidated revenue of Rs 157.75 crore (up 10.73% YoY) though net profit compressed 86% YoY to Rs 0.87 crore, reflecting heavy reinvestment. Recent strategic actions include a Rs 40 crore promoter warrant conversion (March 2026) raising promoter stake to 65%, Maharashtra EV Policy approval unlocking ~Rs 42 crore in incentives tied to a Rs 70 crore capex commitment, and a Jio Things technology partnership for connected EV features.

Name

Kinetic Engineering

Legal name

Kinetic Engineering Limited

Website

https://kineticindia.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kinetic Engineering Limited is a publicly listed Pune-based automotive manufacturer with a 70-acre Ahmednagar facility producing precision transmission and driveline components for Indian and global OEMs, and electric scooters (Kinetic DX/DX+) via 80%-owned subsidiary Kinetic Watts & Volts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Motorcycles & Electric Scooters Manufacturing (IMACAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Axle, Differential & Final Drive Manufacturing (Front/Rear/E-axle housings) (IMACAHAG), E-scooters & E-mopeds Manufacturing (IMACAOAB), Powersports Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Braking Systems Manufacturing (IMACAEAK)

Keywords

• Auto components manufacturing
• Transmission components
• Driveline components
• Electric scooters
• Precision engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Auto Components Manufacturing: Manufactures precision automotive components including transmission (gears, shafts, constant mesh gearboxes), driveline products (spline yokes, stub shafts), and EV components (rigid axles, transaxles, chassis) for domestic and export OEMs. Revenue from components business recorded Rs 1,500 million
2. Electric Vehicle Sales: Sale of Kinetic DX and DX+ electric scooters through subsidiary Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd (80% owned) via dealer network across India

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kinetic Engineering manufactures high-precision automotive components (transmission gears, shafts, gearboxes; driveline spline yokes and stub shafts; EV chassis, rigid axles, transaxles) for domestic and international OEMs in automotive, agriculture, commercial vehicles, and recreational segments. The company also designs and sells the Kinetic DX and DX+ electric scooters through subsidiary Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd, featuring proprietary Range-X LFP battery technology, rare-earth-free magnet motors, and patented EASY functions. Revenue is split between B2B components supply and B2C EV retail through an expanding dealership network in India.

Product overview

Kinetic Engineering Limited operates as an automotive components manufacturer and electric mobility company with two primary business verticals: Auto Components and Electric Vehicles. The Auto Components division specializes in manufacturing precision transmission components (gears, shafts, gearboxes, constant mesh gearboxes) and driveline components (spline yokes, stub shafts) for OEMs including Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, and global clients like Magna and American Axle. The Electric Vehicle vertical operates through subsidiary Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd (KWVL, 80% owned), producing the Kinetic DX and Kinetic DX+ electric scooters featuring proprietary Range-X LFP battery technology and EASY functions. The company also manufactures EV-specific components including chassis, rigid axles, transaxles, and 2-wheeler gear assemblies at its Ahilyanagar facility with 99% localized components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kinetic DX Electric Scooter Flagship electric scooter launched by subsidiary Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd, featuring retro-modern styling inspired by the original Kinetic DX, with EASY patented functions and Range-X LFP battery technology. Designed for family use with practical innovations and sold through dealer network across India.
• Kinetic DX+ Electric Scooter Enhanced variant of the Kinetic DX electric scooter with additional features including cruise control, regenerative braking, connected technology, and spacious storage. Sold through dealer network across India.
• Transmission Components (Gears, Shafts, Gearboxes) High-precision automotive transmission components including constant mesh gearboxes, First Gear, Idler Gear, Second Gear, Main Shaft, Planet Gear, Drive Shaft, Sun Shaft, Sub Shaft, Sleeves, and Broached Parts for off-road, commercial, and passenger vehicles. Supplied to OEMs like Tata Motors, Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, Piaggio, and global clients including Magna and AAM.
• Driveline Components (Spline Yokes, Stub Shafts) Drivetrain components including spline yokes and stub shafts engineered for optimal drivetrain efficiency in passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, and specialty vehicles. Manufactured with vertical integration and in-house precision machining.
• EV Components (Chassis, Rigid Axle, Trans Axle, GB Assembly) Electric vehicle components including E-Luna chassis, 2-wheeler GB Assembly, rigid axles for electric vehicles, and transaxles tailored for diverse automotive applications including electric commercial vehicles. Manufactured with 99% localized component sourcing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16.1% YoY revenue growth in Q4FY26 to Rs 447.3 million
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jio Things LimitedcoreTechnology or Integration · 22 December 2025Strategic technology partnership with Jio Things Limited (subsidiary of Jio Platforms) to integrate advanced connected technologies into Kinetic's electric two-wheeler models. KWV will embed Jio Things' full-stack IoT ecosystem including voice-assisted controls, smart digital instrument clusters, real-time ride data, connected diagnostics, and fleet telematics across its future EV portfolio for personal and commercial users.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Endurance Technologies: Indian auto components manufacturer specializing in transmission, steering, suspension, and braking components for two-wheelers and four-wheelers. Direct peer in precision components supply to Indian OEMs including the same customer ecosystem (Bajaj, Hero, etc.).
• Sundram Fasteners: Indian manufacturer of high-precision fasteners and automotive components (including transmission parts) for global OEMs. Closely comparable precision engineering peer supplying similar automotive drivetrain components.
• Ola Electric: India's leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer with vertically integrated battery and motor production. Direct competitor in the Indian EV 2W market targeting the same urban commuter segment as the Kinetic DX.
• Hero Electric: India-focused electric two-wheeler manufacturer targeting mass-market commuters. Direct competitor in the Indian EV 2W space with comparable price positioning to the Kinetic DX.
• Ather Energy: Indian premium electric scooter manufacturer with in-house battery and connected vehicle technology. Direct peer competing with Kinetic DX in the Indian premium EV 2W segment, with similar technology-forward positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch India: Indian subsidiary of Bosch, supplying automotive technology including EV systems, components, and powertrain solutions. Broad incumbent providing comparable automotive technology and EV components to the same OEM customer base.
• TVS Motor Company: India's third-largest two-wheeler manufacturer with growing EV portfolio (iQube). Broad incumbent that competes with Kinetic's legacy two-wheeler business and new EV push, and is also a potential OEM customer for components.
• Motherson Sumi Systems: One of India's largest auto component conglomerates with global manufacturing footprint supplying wiring harnesses, modules, and driveline parts to global OEMs. Comparable as a diversified Indian auto components exporter, though at vastly greater scale.
• Bharat Forge: India's largest listed auto components manufacturer, supplying driveline and engine components globally to automotive OEMs. Highly comparable as a precision auto components exporter serving similar tier-1 customers, but with far greater scale and broader product portfolio.
• Bajaj Auto: India's largest exporter of two-wheelers and three-wheelers with a recent EV push (Chetak electric scooter). Direct historical competitor to Kinetic in the Indian 2W market; Bajaj also sources components from India's auto component ecosystem including similar suppliers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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