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Bajaj Auto launches WEGO P9018 with 296 km electric range
Electric three-wheeler targets long-distance, high-volume last-mile mobility
PUNE: Bajaj Auto has launched the WEGO P9018, the largest electric three-wheeler in India, as it steps up its push into long-range, high-capacity electric mobility for passenger transport.
The new model delivers a certified range of 296 km on a single charge, the highest in India’s electric three-wheeler segment, powered by a 17.7 kwh battery: the largest yet fitted to an electric passenger carrier in the category.
Designed for medium- and long-distance operations, the Wego P9018 targets higher passenger and luggage loads, enabling operators to improve utilisation and earnings across urban, semi-urban and rural routes. Bajaj said the extended range is driven by a new battery management system, regenerative braking and vehicle-level efficiency gains.
The vehicle features a two-speed transmission, 36 per cent gradeability and a five-year warranty, aimed at ensuring consistent performance across demanding operating conditions.
The Wego brand builds on Bajaj Auto’s legacy in passenger three-wheelers, positioning the range as a platform for drivers and fleet operators who rely on last-mile mobility for livelihoods.
“Wego P9018 is the biggest electric three-wheeler in India, with the largest battery and a range of 296 km on one charge,” said Bajaj Auto intra-city business unit president Samardeep Subandh. “It is well suited for markets that require large carrying capacity and long operating range.”
The Bajaj Wego P9018 is priced at Rs 4,41,247 (ex-showroom) and is available pan-India.
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Emami names Dhruv Aggarwal as chief growth officer
Former Bain partner steps in as FMCG firm sharpens growth playbook
MUMBAI: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its chief growth officer, effective 25 March 2026, following the resignation of Giriraj Bagri.
Aggarwal joins the FMCG major from Bain & Company, where he most recently served as partner. With over two decades of experience across consulting and strategy, he brings a global perspective shaped by work across India, the US, the UK and Germany.
During his tenure at Bain, Aggarwal advised consumer, retail and media companies on large-scale transformations, business turnarounds and growth strategies. He was also closely involved with India’s startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage ventures on scaling and digital expansion, while supporting private equity and venture capital firms on investment decisions.
His earlier stints include a brief role at Barclays Capital and operational experience at Jindal Power, giving him a mix of financial and industry exposure.
Academically, Aggarwal holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has also been associated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a PhD candidate and teaching assistant.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami Limited is looking to sharpen its growth strategy in a competitive consumer market. With a seasoned strategist now at the helm of growth, the company appears set to double down on transformation and expansion in the months ahead.
