| Sudhir Mehta | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 🏫 Education |
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| 💼 Occupation | Entrepreneur, Business Executive |
| 📆 Years active | 1996–present |
| Known for | Contributions to India's electric vehicle industry |
| Title | Chairman and Managing Director, Pinnacle Industries Founder and Chairman, EKA Mobility |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Sudhir Mehta is an Indian entrepreneur and business executive known for his work in India's automotive and electric vehicle industries. As the chairman and managing director of Pinnacle Industries, a major manufacturer of automotive components, and the founder and chairman of EKA Mobility, a notable electric vehicle company, he has led efforts in electric vehicle development in India, earning multiple industry awards.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Sudhir Mehta holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Economics from DePauw University and an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Chicago.[4]
Career
In 1996, Mehta founded Pinnacle Industries in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, where he serves as chairman and managing director. The company produces automotive interiors and seating systems for commercial vehicles and railways.[5][6]
In 2018, Mehta established EKA Mobility to develop electric buses and commercial vehicles. The company launched India’s first domestically produced electric bus in 2022, showcased to transport minister Nitin Gadkari, and aims to be a “first mover” in the private e-bus sector.[7][8] As of 2025, EKA operates manufacturing facilities in Pune and plans to unveil 11 electric commercial vehicle platforms at the Bharat Mobility Auto Expo 2025.[9][2][10] He has written op-eds on industry trends and policy for publications like The Financial Express.[11]
Industry and community involvement
Mehta was president of the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) in the early 2020s, advocating for economic recovery measures in Pune after the COVID-19 pandemic.[12] He also coordinated logistics for the Pune Platform for COVID Response (PPCR), aiding government-private sector collaboration during the crisis.[13]
He has served as chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Western Region and as a member of the State Advisory Committee for Madhya Pradesh’s automobile sector.[4]
Recognition
Mehta has received awards for his contributions to industry and entrepreneurship. In 2024, he was awarded the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year in the Industry and Business category.[3] He also received the Successful Entrepreneur Award (2022) from the Army Institute of Technology and the Super Entrepreneur of the Year (2018) from The Machinist.[5]
References
- ↑ "Driving Towards a Sustainable Future – An Insightful Conversation with Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Chairman of EKA Mobility". Motorindia. Retrieved 2025-03-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "EKA Mobility to showcase range of electric commercial vehicles at Bharat Mobility Auto Expo 2025". The Economic Times Auto. 2025-03-18. Archived from the original on 17 January 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-21. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 "LMOTY 2024: Dr. Sudhir Mehta and Vishal Chordia receive Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year award". Lokmat Times. 2024-03-04. Archived from the original on 16 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-21. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Pinnacle Sudhir Mehta elected Dy. Chairman of CII (WR)". Archived from the original on 22 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-21. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 Deshpande, Swati (25 August 2017). "ACE List 2017: Sudhir Mehta, CMD, Pinnacle Industries". The Machinist. Retrieved 2025-03-21.
- ↑ Nair, Geeta (2024-07-18). "Express Mobility: Pinnacle Ind sets up new facility for railway seating". Financial Express. Retrieved 2025-03-21.
- ↑ de Souza, Brian (2023-01-23). "Sudhir Mehta, Chairman, EKA Mobility: We want to be first movers in private e-bus sector". Autocar Professional. Archived from the original on 12 January 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-21. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "First made in India electric bus showcased to Nitin Gadkari: Details explained". The Times of India. 2022-05-07. Archived from the original on 2 December 2024. Retrieved 2025-03-21. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Eka Mobility eyes profitability in 2 years". Fortune India. 2025-03-19. Archived from the original on 19 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-21. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "EKA Mobility to reveal India's largest e-commercial vehicle lineup at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025". Manufacturing Today India. 2025-03-18. Retrieved 2025-03-21.
- ↑ "Budget 2022: Creating a mature, confident India — Sudhir Mehta". The Financial Express. 2022-02-04. Retrieved 2025-03-21.
- ↑ Biswas, Parthasarathi (2021-09-15). "Need to open colleges, relax mall restrictions: Sudhir Mehta, MCCIA chairman". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 24 November 2021. Retrieved 2025-03-21. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Biswas, Parthasarathi (2020-10-15). "'Covid pandemic has proven one can't work in silos': Sudhir Mehta". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 25 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-21. Unknown parameter
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