SYNOPSIS: Kinetic Watts & Volts partnered with Jio Things to integrate voice-assisted, IoT-enabled connected technologies into upcoming EV two-wheelers, enhancing smart mobility features and positioning itself as a next-generation EV player.
During Monday’s trading session, shares of a company that has stood at the forefront of India’s automotive manufacturing sector for over five decades surged nearly 15 percent on BSE, after joining hands with Jio Platforms’ arm to build India’s Next-Gen Connected EVs.
At 03:27 p.m., shares of Kinetic Engineering Limited were trading in green at Rs. 293 on BSE, up by over 7 percent, compared to its previous closing price of Rs. 273.55, with a market cap of Rs. 686 crores. The stock has delivered positive returns of around 84 percent in one year, and has gained by over 13 percent in the last one month.
What’s the News:
As per the latest disclosures on the BSE, the electric mobility arm of Kinetic Engineering Limited, Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd. (KWV), has entered into a strategic technology partnership with Jio Things Limited, a subsidiary of Jio Platforms. Under this collaboration, advanced voice-assisted controls, IoT-powered smart digital clusters, and connected vehicle technologies will be integrated across all upcoming Kinetic electric two-wheeler (2W) models.
As part of the collaboration, KWV plans to roll out a comprehensive suite of digital features powered by Jio’s IoT ecosystem. These include voice-assisted vehicle interactions, smart digital clusters providing real-time vehicle data, connected mobility functions for diagnostics and performance tracking, enhanced infotainment capabilities, and advanced telematics with cloud-based analytics to support fleet management.
Jio Things brings to the partnership a unified ecosystem comprising edge devices, connectivity, cloud infrastructure, remote device management, installation support, and aftermarket services. The integration of this end-to-end platform into Kinetic’s EV offerings is expected to significantly elevate the user experience, enabling seamless digital connectivity for both individual riders and commercial fleet operators.
This collaboration builds on the Kinetic Group’s five-decade legacy in the mobility space, spanning iconic 2Ws like the Luna and DX to modern EV platforms. The adoption of IoT and voice-led digital systems marks a new phase in KWV’s evolution into a next-generation electric mobility company.
With this launch, KWV becomes one of India’s first to offer mass-market voice-assisted connected EV scooters, to offer mass-market, voice-assisted connected e-scooters, redefining rider interaction and contributing to the broader shift toward smarter, safer, and more sustainable urban mobility.
Financials & More:
Kinetic Engineering reported a growth in its revenue from operations, showing a year-on-year increase of nearly 11 percent from Rs. 35.5 crores in Q2 FY25 to Rs. 39.3 crores in Q2 FY26. In contrast, the company reported a net loss of Rs. 0.17 crores from a net profit of Rs. 2.14 crores, over the same period.
Kinetic Engineering Limited is engaged in the business of manufacturing and supplying automotive components, with its business structured around three core verticals: transmission systems, driveline solutions, and electric vehicle components.
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