Ayvens

1. What is the biggest opportunity you see for Indo-French business collaboration by 2030? How is Ayvens preparing for it?

While Artificial Intelligence and deep-tech remain at the forefront of the global conversation, we believe the true potential of the Indo-French partnership lies in a broader, multi-dimensional ecosystem. By 2030, we anticipate significant breakthroughs in smart city integration, advanced energy management, automotive technology, defense and the BFSI sector. Moreover, with the increasing purchasing power of Indian consumers, I foresee India becoming a significant market for the French luxury products. While India can gain from the French industrial technology, India on the other hand provides to France a very large pool of skilled engineers and innovators for securing its future in global trade. 

At Ayvens, as a global leader in mobility, we are not just observers of this transformation, we are enablers. We are strengthening our technological infrastructure and forging strategic alliances to deliver best-in-class automotive leasing and mobility solutions across industries. Through our active collaboration with the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI), we are committed to developing products that turn these opportunities into scalable mobility solutions.

2. In today’s evolving global landscape, how are you building resilience and agility in your leadership strategy?

Resilience today is synonymous with being future ready. As the world’s leading automotive leasing and mobility solutions company, our strategy focuses on building solutions and platforms that are future-ready and offer both scale and flexibility. Our focus is on designing customer experiences. Irrespective of the brand of car that they choose; when asked, our customers should say with pride that “I drive an Ayvens Car”.

Automotive technology is witnessing a rapid change, and we are helping our customers choose the technology best suited for their usage and protect them from any risks related to this rapid change. We advise them on the impact of their decision on the environment and closely lead them to more environmentally friendly solutions to meet their ESG goals. Our agility is rooted in two pillars:

• Talent & Culture: We are fostering a dynamic, inclusive environment that blends the wisdom of seasoned experts with the fresh perspectives of young talent.
• Innovation & ESG: We are investing in R&D focused on the "Circular Economy” prioritising electrification, green energy, and sustainable vehicle lifecycles to ensure our growth is as responsible as it is rapid.

3. With sustainability and innovation now essential to business success, could you share some recent initiatives your company has undertaken?

Sustainability is the "four-wheel drive" system powering our entire business. As an organisation we have taken the target to reduce the CO2 emission of the fleet leased by us to our customers and have already demonstrated a reduction of 10% in 2025. Recently, we have launched several high-impact initiatives:

• Strategic Consultancy: Helping clients navigate the complex transition to EV fleets through data-driven advisory.
• Advanced Fleet Reporting: Providing real-time analytics that allows our clients to make critical, ESG-aligned decisions.

• Social & Environmental Impact: Beyond the road, we are committed to afforestation projects in cities like Pune and Gurugram and have trained over 25,000 drivers through our award-winning road safety programs.

   

4. With 2026 being celebrated as the Indo-French Year of Innovation, how do you envision this initiative creating new opportunities?

The 2026 Year of Innovation serves as a powerful catalyst for institutionalising the "Indo-French Innovation Network." We envision this year as a launchpad for structured, industry-driven platforms that connect startups with global enterprises. For Ayvens, it’s an opportunity to showcase how sustainable mobility can be adapted at scale to meet India’s unique requirements by creating a more efficient, safer and sustainable mobility and logistic solution for corporates and individuals.

5. As a CEO, how do you view India's role in your global growth strategy?

Historically, some may have viewed India as a "rounding off" figure, but the global business community has now awakened to the promise of the Indian market. For Ayvens, India is a primary growth engine.

While more mature markets in Europe and the US are reaching a plateau, India offers a vast untapped potential for market discovery. With more than 4.5 million cars sold annually, ambitious young population and a large business community, we are confident that there will be a very high acceptance of our customised automotive leasing and mobility solutions. The advantage lies in the country's openness to diverse vehicle leasing applications and its digital adoption, making it the perfect landscape for us to pilot and scale the next generation of mobility services.