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Zoomcar accelerates India expansion with asset-light model & AI-driven growth

Press Release, 12 November 2025

Zoomcar Holdings Inc. is strengthening its foothold in India’s shared mobility space by leveraging an asset-light, peer-to-peer model that connects vehicle owners (“hosts”) with renters (“guests”). With over 4 million users in its ecosystem and seven successive quarters of positive contribution profits, the Bengaluru-based company is proving scalability and profitability in a market where traditional car ownership remains low.

The company’s growth engine is its “Host Flywheel” — high-earnings for hosts attract more car listings, which in turn increases availability for guests and strengthens the network effect. This marketplace loop is driven by AI-powered pricing and risk-management tools that optimise utilisation and return for both sides of the platform. With India’s shared mobility market projected to reach USD 50-60 billion by 2030, Zoomcar aims to ride the shift from ownership to access. Its lean model — minimal capital expenditure and focused automation — positions it to capitalise on urbanisation, digital adoption and changing transport preferences in India.

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