Sector Briefing · India
Mobility & Transport
3,645 startups mapped and 47,031 patents tagged in this sector; full briefing coming soon.
India has 3,645 mobility & transport startups mapped; 47,031 patent applications analysed, of which 10,609 are granted; 3,108 foreign filers are active in the sector.
- Startups:
- 3,645
- Patents:
- 47,031
- Granted:
- 10,609
- Foreign share:
- 32%
- Inventors:
- 1,13,856
- In opposition window:
- 2,001
Why this page exists — and how to read it
A one-page brief of this sector: its filing trend, the problems being worked on, the technologies in play, who files most, foreign interest, and a sample of the startups we've mapped to it. Each panel is a door — most drill into a fuller view.
- Investors
- Read the trend and foreign share first — momentum plus outside interest — then scan the roster for patent-backed startups.
- Founders & operators
- The problems list is a whitespace map: crowded themes are validated demand, thin ones are open ground.
- Corporate & R&D
- Top filers and technologies show who to benchmark and where the sector is consolidating.
- Policy & TTO
- The domestic-vs-foreign filing split signals where Indian players lead — and where outside applicants dominate.
3,645
Startups
47,031
Patents
10,609
Granted
3,108
Foreign filers
1,13,856
Inventors
Who's filing
Indian companies lead — institutes & foreign kept separate
- TVS MOTORIN · 1,240
- HERO MOTOCORPIN · 570
- MARUTI SUZUKI INDIAIN · 364
- TATA MOTORSIN · 282
- TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITEDIN · 251
- HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.IN · 250
Educational institutes (6) — high filing volume, separate from company R&D
- LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITYIN · 699
- CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITYIN · 657
- JAIN DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITYIN · 401
- TEERTHANKER MAHAVEER UNIVERSITYIN · 317
- CHANDIGARH GROUP OF COLLEGESIN · 284
- SANSKRITI UNIVERSITYIN · 277
Foreign applicants — 32% of filings
- SUZUKI MOTORJP · 831
- HONDA MOTORJP · 754
- MERCEDES BENZ GROUPDE · 704
- ROBERT BOSCHDE · 605
- QUALCOMMUS · 360
- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICSKR · 249
Filing trend
Chart starts at 2022 — earlier years reflect granted-only survivorship, not full filing volume.
View data
| Year | Domestic | Foreign | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3604 | 3198 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5370 | 3565 | 129 |
| 2024 | 7410 | 3906 | 3445 |
| 2025 | 6024 | 3276 | 1060 |
| 2026 | 2377 | 760 | 1522 |
Problems being solved
Patents mapped · click to see the filers
Technologies in play
Patents mapped
| Label | Patents |
|---|---|
| machine learning | 1,9024% |
| iot | 1,2583% |
| sensor fusion | 1,0692% |
| ai-based imaging | 1,0352% |
| gps | 1,0342% |
| microcontroller | 1,0262% |
| computer vision | 8962% |
| artificial intelligence | 8002% |
| wireless communication | 7932% |
| microcontroller control | 6951% |
| cloud computing | 6901% |
| ultrasonic sensor | 6171% |
| deep learning | 5921% |
| gps tracking | 5761% |
| edge computing | 5401% |
| lidar | 5391% |
| image processing | 5151% |
| iot sensors | 4971% |
| predictive analytics | 4801% |
| real-time monitoring | 4741% |
| ultrasonic sensors | 4431% |
| ultrasonic sensing | 4191% |
| rfid | 3651% |
| regenerative braking | 3641% |
| control unit | 3611% |
| mobile application | 3611% |
| sensors | 3281% |
| predictive maintenance | 3081% |
| battery management system | 3081% |
| internet of things (iot) | 3071% |
Foundational level
Click a level to see the filers
| Label | Patents |
|---|---|
| substantial | 4,75710% |
| foundational | 30% |
| incremental | 42,27190% |
Maturity
Click a stage to see the filers
| Label | Patents |
|---|---|
| prototype | 18,63540% |
| theoretical | 11,05824% |
| product | 17,33837% |
Filing quality
Drafting quality of the sector's filings
| Label | Patents |
|---|---|
| junk | 7962% |
| medium | 29,52963% |
| low | 10,19822% |
| high | 6,50814% |
Where startups are mapped
| State | Startups mapped |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 564 |
| Karnataka | 480 |
| Tamil Nadu | 432 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 309 |
| Delhi | 304 |
| Telangana | 288 |
| Gujarat | 211 |
| Haryana | 149 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 128 |
| Kerala | 127 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 109 |
| West Bengal | 91 |
Startups · 14 of 3,645
Classified into Mobility & Transportby their primary technology focus (shown under each name). IP chips count a company's total matched patents, designs and trademarks — across all sectors.
MATTER MOTOR WORKS PRIVATE LIMITED
Automotive
Leveraging new energy, revolutionary technology, superior infrastructure and a talented team, Matter Motor Works is changing mobility as you know it.
Ahmedabad
ATHER ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED
electric vehicles
Yet to be defined.
Bengaluru Urban
SOORYAUDAY AERIAL VEHICLES PRIVATE LIMITED
Aeronautics Aerospace & Defence
• Sooryauday Aerial Vehicles Private Limited aims to leverage its cutting-edge drone technology and create an infrastructure to manufacture UAVs in India. • Our Product offerings include a Hybrid VTOL (Vertical Take off and Landing) and Fixed wing drone and a Hexacopter Drone
South Delhi
ideaForge Technology Pvt Ltd
Agriculture
Website
Mumbai
Motorama Ev Private Limited
Automotive
We are building a low-speed electric vehicle motor without using rare earth magnets for electric bicycle and kickstart scooter applications.
Gautam Buddha Nagar
ENTUPLE E-MOBILITY PRIVATE LIMITED
Automotive
Entuple E-Mobility Private Limited ("EntEM") is a Bangalore headquartered Electric Powertrain and Charging Station product company promoted by technocrats with deep expertise in EM and Power Electronics gained through years of product design experience with Aerospace and Defence
Bengaluru Urban
NERVANIK AI LABS PRIVATE LIMITED
AI
DRIVEBUDDY, an autonomous vehicle technology startup working to make Indian autonomous vehicle which can drive itself on Indian roads and traffic conditions. The goal is achieved by installing an AI enabled device which works as an eye of the car and monitors real time road and t
Ahmedabad
VECMOCON TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
electric vehicle technology
We work on Core Electric Vehicle Technologies and Automotive big data analytics. Work on Internet of Electric vehicles, employ machine learning on systems and bring technology for next generation of smart vehicles.
South West Delhi
INSIDEFPV VENTURES PRIVATE LIMITED
Robotics
InsideFPV is an Indian deep-tech defence drone company building high-speed FPV tactical drones, kamikaze/loitering munitions, interceptor systems, and advanced surveillance UAVs designed for real battlefield deployment. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on backpack-portable, &
Surat
MARUT DRONETECH PRIVATE LIMITED
Robotics
Marut Drones was founded by a team of Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) Alumni. It is a one stop solution for managing and scaling drone operations for organisations providing end to end solutions for drone applications getting rid of the dependency on the t
Hyderabad
BBROS MOBILITY PRIVATE LIMITED
Automotive
Fatehabad
BULLWORK MOBILITY PRIVATE LIMITED
Green Technology
â— Bullwork aims to build a technology organization and a brand to revolutionize the EVsegment and have a significant impact on the Agriculture and Construction sector.â— Bullwork aims to deliver the highest value to the customer by reducing the operating cost and maximizing th
Bengaluru
BULLWORK MOBILITY PRIVATE LIMITED
Automotive
BULLWORK MOBILITY is accelerating change by defining the future of traction utility platforms. Our mission is to deliver the highest value by leveraging sustainable, data-driven, and autonomous technologies. We will have a profound impact on Agriculture, Construction, and Haulage
Bengaluru Urban
AIRGAP TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED
Automotive
Airgap Technology Private Limited (AirgapTech) is a deep tech startup committed to deliver sustainable and affordable electric powertrain solutions designed and manufactured in India. With the introduction of innovative Hybrid Synchronous Reluctance Motor (HSRM) technology, Airga
Hyderabad
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