PPS Motors Expands in Maharashtra with 2 New Mahindra Dealerships

26 Jun 2025 CW Team

Strategically located along the NH-4 corridor, the 6,500 sq ft Katraj showroom is positioned in one of Pune’s key automotive hubs. The facility can display six vehicles simultaneously and offers Mahindra’s full range of passenger vehicles, including both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) models. The showroom’s design incorporates modern aesthetics, advanced lighting, and intuitive technology to deliver a progressive, immersive experience that highlights Mahindra’s innovative technologies such as the INGLO Electric Origin architecture and MAIA.

The expansion strengthens PPS Motors' presence in India, bringing its total Mahindra network to 137 touchpoints across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. In FY 2025, the group sold over 37,000 Mahindra vehicles, reinforcing its position as Mahindra’s largest sales and after-sales partner in the country.

The new Katraj dealership is the group’s eighth Mahindra touchpoint in Pune, consisting of seven showrooms and one workshop. Since entering the Pune market in July 2024, PPS Motors has sold over 2,500 Mahindra vehicles in the city. The company plans to add three more showrooms and two workshops in the region, aiming for a total of 13 touchpoints. With this expansion, PPS Motors is targeting annual sales of 4,500 to 5,000 vehicles from Pune, with an estimated revenue of Rs 800 to 1,000 crore over the next year.

PPS Motors highlighted that its long-standing partnership with Mahindra spans nearly seven decades and is built on shared values of trust and customer-centricity. The company remains focused on meeting evolving customer needs and delivering a best-in-class ownership experience through Mahindra’s future-ready vehicles.

According to industry data, Maharashtra recorded a 3.93 per cent increase in car sales in 2024, with around 4,50,000 cars sold compared to 4,33,000 in 2023. The state also led in electric car and SUV purchases between January and April 2025, as per data on the Vahan portal.

PPS Motors operates as part of a wider automobile conglomerate with over 75 years of experience. The group manages 720+ touchpoints across 18 states with a workforce of over 18,000 professionals. It represents 18 brands in passenger, light, and heavy commercial vehicles, as well as construction equipment, and had an annual group turnover of Rs 188 billion in FY 2024.

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PPS Motors, part of one of India's largest automobile retail conglomerates, has inaugurated two new Mahindra dealerships in Pune, Maharashtra. The new facility at Katraj, Ambegaon, was opened in the presence of senior officials from Mahindra, including the National Sales Head & Vice President, and representatives from PPS Motors. Additionally, the company launched another dealership at Saswad near Pune.Strategically located along the NH-4 corridor, the 6,500 sq ft Katraj showroom is positioned in one of Pune’s key automotive hubs. The facility can display six vehicles simultaneously and offers Mahindra’s full range of passenger vehicles, including both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) models. The showroom’s design incorporates modern aesthetics, advanced lighting, and intuitive technology to deliver a progressive, immersive experience that highlights Mahindra’s innovative technologies such as the INGLO Electric Origin architecture and MAIA.The expansion strengthens PPS Motors' presence in India, bringing its total Mahindra network to 137 touchpoints across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. In FY 2025, the group sold over 37,000 Mahindra vehicles, reinforcing its position as Mahindra’s largest sales and after-sales partner in the country.The new Katraj dealership is the group’s eighth Mahindra touchpoint in Pune, consisting of seven showrooms and one workshop. Since entering the Pune market in July 2024, PPS Motors has sold over 2,500 Mahindra vehicles in the city. The company plans to add three more showrooms and two workshops in the region, aiming for a total of 13 touchpoints. With this expansion, PPS Motors is targeting annual sales of 4,500 to 5,000 vehicles from Pune, with an estimated revenue of Rs 800 to 1,000 crore over the next year.PPS Motors highlighted that its long-standing partnership with Mahindra spans nearly seven decades and is built on shared values of trust and customer-centricity. The company remains focused on meeting evolving customer needs and delivering a best-in-class ownership experience through Mahindra’s future-ready vehicles.According to industry data, Maharashtra recorded a 3.93 per cent increase in car sales in 2024, with around 4,50,000 cars sold compared to 4,33,000 in 2023. The state also led in electric car and SUV purchases between January and April 2025, as per data on the Vahan portal.PPS Motors operates as part of a wider automobile conglomerate with over 75 years of experience. The group manages 720+ touchpoints across 18 states with a workforce of over 18,000 professionals. It represents 18 brands in passenger, light, and heavy commercial vehicles, as well as construction equipment, and had an annual group turnover of Rs 188 billion in FY 2024.News source: ANI

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