2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z

Panel Discussion: Future of Mobility Investments – Trends and Insights

Published by: Maruti Suzuki Incubation Program Team

The “Future of Mobility Investments: Trends and Insights” panel session, hosted at FITT, IIT Delhi, brought together leading voices from the mobility, technology, and investment ecosystem for an insightful in-person discussion.

With the objective of outreach for Delhi NCR startups for Cohort 5 of the Maruti Suzuki Incubation Program for Mobility Startups, in partnership with NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, and supported by ecosystem partners such as eChai and Headstart, this initiative aimed to connect with promising mobility startups in the region and share perspectives on the evolving future of mobility and its investment outlook.

The panel featured industry experts:

Dr. Tapan Sahoo (Executive Officer – Digital Enterprise, Information & Cyber Security, Maruti Suzuki)

Krishnan S. Iyer (CEO, NDR InvIT and Mentor, NSRCEL)

Kunal Khattar (Founder, AdvantEdge; Co-founder & Board Member, Rapido)

Moderated by Nihal Choudyal (Head, Climate CoE, NSRCEL)

Discussions explored where mobility innovation is headed—covering electrification, connectivity, sustainability, logistics, and digital transformation. Panelists shared insights on capital flows into mobility startups, what investors seek in emerging ventures, and how founders can align with market priorities.

Attendees gained actionable guidance on building scalable solutions, navigating investor expectations, and leveraging technology for smarter, cleaner mobility.