Bangalore: DriveX Mobility, one of India’s fastest-growing players in the refurbished two-wheeler segment, has announced the appointment of Vinod Gupta as Vice President of Manufacturing. With over 24 years of experience across the automotive manufacturing ecosystem, Gupta joins the company at a critical juncture as it aims to scale its operations and retail footprint across India.
An auto industry veteran, Gupta has held pivotal roles at Honda Cars India and EV startup Altigreen. At Honda, he contributed to the setup of manufacturing plants and led export quality for global markets. At Altigreen, he was instrumental in building the company’s manufacturing systems from the ground up—scaling operations to high-volume capacity within two years.
Vinod Gupta, commenting on his new role, said, “This role represents a meaningful next step in my journey. I’ve worked across four-wheelers, electric three-wheelers, and component manufacturing, and now moving into the two-wheeler space adds a new dimension. I look forward to building processes that are lean, scalable, and rooted in trust, so that every refurbished vehicle we deliver reflects our commitment to quality.”
In his new position, Gupta will lead DriveX’s end-to-end manufacturing and refurbishment operations, with a strategic focus on building scalable certification systems, improving delivery efficiency, and supporting the company’s ambitious expansion plans—including the goal of reaching 500 retail outlets by 2027.
Narain Karthikeyan, Founder & Director, DriveX, said, “We are delighted to have Vinod join the DriveX leadership team. He not only possesses deep technical skills, but also has a track record of creating high quality systems that scale. As we expand across India, his skills in creating manufacturing and process excellence will play a crucial role in delivering the consistency and trust that DriveX is known for.”
DriveX is on a mission to transform India’s fragmented pre-owned two-wheeler market by combining technology, affordability, and trust. Gupta’s appointment further signals DriveX’s commitment to operational excellence, lean manufacturing, and quality assurance as it gears up for rapid growth.
Gupta is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from MNIT Jaipur and holds an Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business from IIFT, New Delhi. He is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, with extensive expertise in TQM, Quality 4.0, and end-to-end quality transformation.
