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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay inaugurates Raptee.HV experience centre in Chennai

The high-voltage electric motorcycle manufacturer received an initial investment of ₹25 crore from the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated a flagship experience centre for Raptee.HV at Perungudi in Chennai through video conferencing on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

According to The Hindu, the high-voltage electric motorcycle manufacturing company is headquartered in Chennai and focuses on introducing electric car technology in two-wheelers.

The new centre is designed to provide customers with an enhanced experience and a comprehensive understanding of the motorcycle beyond the existing factory outlet.

The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) has made an initial investment of ₹25 crore in Raptee Energy Private Limited through Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS).

TIDCO leveraged its new Startup Investment Policy for this investment and is also planning to invest in Agnikul Cosmos and several other startup companies.

The launch included Industries Minister S. Keerthana, Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary S.

Vijayakumar, and TIDCO Chairman and Managing Director D. Karthikeyan.

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