CM C. Joseph Vijay virtually launches the experience centre established by Raptee.HV, at the Secretariat in Chennai
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday (November 11, 2026) inaugurated, through video conferencing from the Secretariat, a flagship experience centre established by Raptee.HV, a high-voltage electric motorcycle manufacturing company, at Perungudi in Chennai.
According to an official release, the company has its headquarters in Chennai and received financial support from the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO). It is involved in introducing electric car technology in two-wheelers.
The centre has been designed to provide customers with an enhanced experience, moving beyond the existing factory outlet and enabling them to gain a comprehensive understanding of the motorcycle, the release said.
The TIDCO has leveraged its new Startup Investment Policy to make an initial investment of ₹25 crore in Raptee Energy Private Limited through Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS). It is also planning to invest in Agnikul Cosmos and several other startup companies, the release added.
Minister for Industries S. Keerthana, Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce S. Vijayakumar, and TIDCO Chairman and Managing Director D. Karthikeyan were present at the launch.
Published – November 11, 2026 03:35 pm IST
