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  • PPS Motors Launches 137th Mahindra Facility; Strengthens Maharashtra Network

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    Pune: India’s leading Mahindra dealership partner, PPS Motors, has expanded its operations in Maharashtra with the inauguration of two new Mahindra showrooms – one in Katraj and another in Saswad, near Pune.

    With this development, PPS Motors Mahindra dealership network now spans 137 touchpoints across six Indian states, including Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

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    The newly launched 6,500 sq. ft. showroom at Katraj, situated on the NH-4 corridor in Ambegaon, Pune, is designed to offer a premium, immersive experience.

    It can simultaneously display up to six Mahindra vehicles, showcasing the brand’s full portfolio of internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles (EVs). From next-gen platforms like INGLO Electric Origin architecture to the intelligent MAIA automotive AI, the showroom highlights Mahindra’s technological evolution.

    Speaking on the expansion, Rajiv Sanghvi, Managing Director of PPS Motors, stated, “With nearly seven decades of partnership with Mahindra, our journey has been built on shared values and a deep understanding of customer needs. The launch of our 137th facility demonstrates our continued commitment to delivering exceptional ownership experiences.”

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    Since entering the Pune market in July 2024, PPS Motors has rapidly grown its presence, selling over 2,500 Mahindra vehicles in under a year. The group currently operates eight Mahindra touchpoints in the city and plans to establish three more showrooms and two workshops, taking the total to 13 facilities in the region.

    PPS Motors Aims to Double its Annual Sales in Pune

    Backed by this robust expansion plan, PPS Motors aims to double its annual sales in Pune to 4,500–5,000 vehicles and generate estimated revenues of ₹800-₹1000 crore over the next year.

    Maharashtra continues to be a key growth driver for the auto sector. According to recent data from the Vahan portal, the state recorded a 3.93% increase in car sales in 2024 and led the country in electric car and SUV purchases from January to April 2025.

    As Mahindra’s largest sales and after-sales partner, PPS Motors is well-positioned to capitalize on this momentum and deliver top-tier customer service and accessibility across urban and semi-urban regions.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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