India’s electric vehicle interest is rising fast, but charging infrastructure is not keeping pace. As forecasts point to millions of EVs in daily use, the current network of charging stations appears insufficient for the scale of demand. The result: a growing risk that charging bottlenecks could slow adoption unless capacity expands quickly across cities and highways.
Finvolve has doubled down with a follow-on investment in Lawyered as the startup expands into its next growth phase. The round brings Rainmatter and Turbostart on board for a $2.5 million pre-Series A total, tied to Lawyered’s milestone of surpassing two million vehicles. The funding signals growing momentum in mobility-focused legal services.
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Chennai Metro Rail Corporation is phasing out the CMRL travel card and asking commuters to switch to the Singara Chennai Card, a National Common Mobility Card. The update is intended to enable smoother travel across India’s public transport network. Remaining balances can be transferred to the new card or converted into a QR Stored Value Pass.
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