Uber and JSW Group have entered into a partnership to explore the development and deployment of electric vehicles for India’s ride-hailing sector.
The collaboration will be led through JSW Green Mobility, a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Group.
The companies said they plan to focus on EV solutions designed specifically for Indian riders, drivers and fleet operators, with an emphasis on high-usage urban ride-hailing applications.
“JSW Group and Uber are coming together to support the growth of electric mobility in India,” JSW said in a statement posted on LinkedIn.
“Through this partnership with JSW Green Mobility […] the two companies aim to explore and scale EV solutions designed for the needs of Indian riders and drivers, while helping make electric mobility more accessible across the country,” the company added.
According to the companies, the partnership will examine vehicle design, pricing and performance requirements suited to India’s ride-hailing market while also prioritizing localization and scalable deployment models for EVs operating on the Uber platform.
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Prabhjeet Singh, president of Uber India and South Asia, said the collaboration reflects the need for broader ecosystem partnerships to accelerate electric mobility adoption in India.
“India’s transition to electric mobility requires strong ecosystem partnerships across technology platforms, automakers, fleet operators, and infrastructure players,” Singh said.
He added that the companies aim to “accelerate EV adoption on the Uber platform by exploring solutions built for Indian riders and drivers, while supporting the government’s green mobility vision.”
Parth Jindal, director at JSW Group, said the partnership aligns with India’s long-term sustainability goals.
“We are excited to collaborate with Uber to explore scalable EV mobility solutions aligned with national net-zero goals,” Jindal said.
“By combining Uber’s platform scale and mobility insights with JSW’s growing automotive and clean mobility ambitions, we hope to contribute meaningfully to India’s EV ecosystem,” he added.
The announcement comes as India continues expanding its electric vehicle market and domestic manufacturing capabilities.
Earlier this year, JSW MG Motor, the joint venture between JSW Group and SAIC Motor, announced plans to invest up to $440 million to expand manufacturing operations in India and introduce additional hybrid and battery-electric vehicle models.