KKR Forms $310 Million Strategic Partnership with PMI Electro to Scale E-Bus Platform Allfleet
Transaction marks milestone first KKR Global Climate Transition investment in India
KKR, a leading global investment firm, Allfleet India Private Limited ("Allfleet"), and PMI Electro Mobility Private Limited ("PMI Electro"), a manufacturer of electric commercial vehicles in India, today announced the signing of definitive agreements under which KKR-managed funds will commit up to $310 million to form a strategic partnership with Allfleet and PMI Electro to help scale Allfleet's electric bus ("e-bus") platform and further advance PMI Electro's manufacturing capabilities. As part of the investment, KKR will acquire a majority stake in Allfleet and minority stake in PMI Electro. This marks the first KKR Global Climate Transition investment in India and the strategy's eighth investment globally, including recent investments in Australia.
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Established in 2022, Allfleet (operating through its subsidiaries) is PMI Electro's e-bus platform, focused on developing, owning, and operating large-scale electric public transport fleets. Today, Allfleet is on course to deploy a fleet of more than 5,000 e-buses, operating under long-term concession and service agreements with multiple state transport authorities supporting urban mobility needs across key cities.
As India accelerates its transition towards decarbonization and cleaner urban mobility, the need to scale reliable and efficient electric public transport infrastructure becomes increasingly critical. KKR's investment will support Allfleet's continued growth and strengthen its ability to collaborate with public transport authorities to expand e-bus fleets across key cities, and help deliver cleaner and more reliable public transport for Indian commuters. This builds on an integrated, end-to-end solution spanning manufacturing, ownership, operations, and lifecycle support enabled by the ongoing partnership between Allfleet and PMI Electro, an early mover in e-buses in India.
"Transport electrification is a critical pillar of the energy transition, and India – with its scale, urbanization trends, and decarbonization ambitions – represents one of the most significant opportunities for the sector globally," said Neil Arora, Partner and Head of KKR's Climate Transition strategy for Asia Pacific. "The differentiated combination of Allfleet's proven, scalable platform and PMI's manufacturing and service expertise stands out as a full-service solution in this market. We look forward to supporting Allfleet's next phase of growth by working together with PMI and leveraging KKR's global operational expertise and experience investing across climate transition."
Aanchal Jain, CEO, PMI Electro and Director, Allfleet, said: "This investment by KKR marks a defining milestone in our journey and is a powerful endorsement of the integrated electric mobility platform we have built at Allfleet. PMI Electro's vision is to create a scalable, reliable, and future-ready ecosystem that can transform public transport in India. As our cities grow and mobility needs evolve, clean, efficient, and accessible public transport will play a central role in shaping a more sustainable future."
"Alongside KKR, the company will continue to focus on responsible scale-up and expanding its presence across Indian cities. This collaboration reflects the alignment of institutional capital, Indian manufacturing capabilities, and on-ground execution in delivering mobility solutions of national relevance."
KKR is making this investment from its Global Climate Transition strategy. This marks KKR's latest investment in India and first Global Climate Transition investment in the country. Since 2010, KKR has committed more than $44 billion to climate and environmental sustainability investments. Other KKR Climate investments have included Zenobē, a UK-based transport electrification and battery storage solutions specialist; CleanPeak, an Australian distributed energy platform; HMC Capital's Energy Transition Platform, a battery energy storage and renewable energy generation platform in Australia; EGC, an energy service provider in Germany; Dawsongroup, an independent asset leasing business providing a diverse range of business-critical solutions; Avantus, a solar and solar-plus-storage developer in the US; and IGNIS P2X, an industrial decarbonisation platform.
The transaction is expected to close in mid-2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
About KKR
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About Allfleet
Allfleet is an electric bus operating platform established by PMI Electro, focused on developing, owning and operating large-scale electric public transport fleets through its subsidiaries to deliver services across multiple cities. Allfleet follows a concession-led operating model designed to provide continuity and performance over the lifecycle of public transport assets. Its operations integrate electric vehicles, fleet management systems, and on-ground execution capabilities to support the deployment and management of public transport services.
About PMI Electro
PMI Electro, a manufacturer of electric commercial vehicles in India, offers an electric bus portfolio comprising 7-metre, 9-metre, and 12-metre models, along with electric school buses. To date, more than 3,000 PMI electric buses have been deployed across more than 30 cities in India, supporting a cleaner public transport ecosystem.
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For more information, please contact:
KKR Asia Pacific
Wei Jun Ong
+65 6922 5813
weijun.ong@kkr.com
PMI Electro / Allfleet
Rohit Maggo
+91 99999 59998
rohit.maggo@pmielectro.com