Ultraviolette targets ₹373 crore raise to fund BIGGA factory and Bengaluru expansion

Ultraviolette Automotive is raising ₹373.04 crore in additional Series E funding as it commits over ₹1,000 crore across its BIGGA manufacturing facility and Bengaluru plant. BIGGA is planned for 250,000 annual vehicles initially, scalable to 500,000, supporting broader EV segments and exports.

— Source publishedFri, 11 Sept, 2026, 14:16 IST·First seen Fri, 11 Sept, 2026, 17:33 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 build its BIGGA

Key facts

  • ₹373.04 crore additional Series E funding
  • ₹1,000 crore manufacturing investment over five years
  • ₹800 crore for BIGGA Factory
  • ₹200 crore for Bengaluru plant expansion
  • BIGGA initial capacity: 250,000 vehicles annually; scalable to 500,000

What changed

Ultraviolette plans to raise ₹373.04 crore in ongoing Series E funding while investing over ₹1,000 crore to build its BIGGA manufacturing facility and expand Bengaluru capacity, supporting larger electric two-wheeler segments and export ambitions.

Why this matters

Ultraviolette’s planned BIGGA facility and Bengaluru expansion could lift annual capacity from 30,000 units to roughly 550,000–560,000, making supply-chain readiness, hiring and ramp execution the central operational priorities.

What to watch

  • Series E closure amount, investor quality, valuation, and whether additional debt or equity is required.
  • BIGGA land, construction, equipment-installation, and first-production timelines.
  • Monthly registrations, order backlog, cancellation rates, and delivery lead times for current models.
  • Dealer and service-center expansion, especially outside major metros.
  • New product launches, price points, financing offers, and evidence of demand in broader EV segments.