JSW Greentech launches Ampstar, commits Rs 2,500 crore to commercial EV manufacturing

JSW Greentech has entered India’s commercial EV market with Ampstar, a B2B electric truck and bus brand. Its first-phase investment will fund a 90-acre Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant with annual capacity for 15,000 vehicles, alongside leasing, financing, charging, maintenance and battery-as-a-service offerings.

— Source publishedTue, 22 Sept, 2026, 19:01 IST·First seen Tue, 22 Sept, 2026, 20:23 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

JSW Greentech launched Ampstar for electric trucks and buses in India, investing Rs 2,500 crore in a Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant. The B2B business will

Key facts

  • Rs 2,500 crore first-phase investment
  • 90-acre manufacturing facility
  • 15,000 vehicles annual production capacity
  • 10,000 electric buses annual capacity
  • 5,000 electric trucks annual capacity

What changed

JSW Greentech launched Ampstar for electric trucks and buses in India, investing Rs 2,500 crore in a Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant. The B2B business will offer direct sales, leasing, financing, charging, maintenance and battery-as-a-service.

Why this matters

Ampstar gives fleet operators a new locally manufactured commercial EV option bundled with leasing, charging, maintenance and battery-as-a-service, potentially lowering adoption friction and upfront costs.

What to watch

  • Plant construction progress, commissioning date and confirmed annual production ramp versus the stated 15,000-vehicle capacity.
  • Named anchor customers, order-book size, letters of intent and fleet-pilot conversion rates.
  • Commercial terms for leasing, battery-as-a-service, uptime guarantees and residual-value support.
  • Charging-network partnerships, depot installations and corridor coverage for target fleet routes.
  • Homologation approvals, battery safety certifications and localization levels for key components.