Ultraviolette Eyes ₹373 Cr Series E Raise to Build 2.5 Lakh-Unit BIGGA Factory

Ultraviolette Automotive is reportedly raising ₹373.04 crore in additional Series E funding as it plans more than ₹1,000 crore in manufacturing investment. Its upcoming BIGGA facility is designed for initial annual capacity of 2.5 lakh electric two-wheelers, scalable to 5 lakh, supporting mass-market launches and exports.

— Source publishedFri, 11 Sept, 2026, 14:16 IST·First seen Fri, 11 Sept, 2026, 14:35 IST·Source Inc42

What happened

Ultraviolette Automotive · Ultraviolette plans to raise ₹373.04 crore in ongoing Series E funding while investing over ₹1,000 crore to expand manufacturing. Its

Key facts

  • ₹373.04 Cr additional Series E funding
  • More than ₹1,000 Cr planned manufacturing investment
  • ₹800 Cr for BIGGA Factory
  • BIGGA initial capacity: 2.5 lakh vehicles annually
  • BIGGA scalable capacity: 5 lakh vehicles annually

What changed

Ultraviolette plans to raise ₹373.04 crore in ongoing Series E funding while investing over ₹1,000 crore to expand manufacturing. Its BIGGA factory will initially produce 2.5 lakh electric two-wheelers annually, supporting new mass-market products and export ambitions.

Why this matters

Ultraviolette’s planned BIGGA factory signals a major shift toward high-volume EV execution, requiring disciplined supply-chain, quality, and workforce scaling to reach 2.5 lakh units annually.

What to watch

  • Series E completion, amount raised versus the reported ₹373.04 crore target, and whether strategic automotive investors participate.
  • A named BIGGA site, capex phasing, construction start date and first-production timeline.
  • Order-book growth, monthly registrations and delivery lead times following new product launches.
  • Retail footprint growth, especially service-center density and parts turnaround outside Bengaluru and top metros.
  • Pricing and specifications of any mass-market model relative to established electric scooter and motorcycle competitors.

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