EV ride-hailing startup BluSmart appoints Rupa Devi Singh as independent director

BluSmart, South Asia’s leading all-electric ride-hailing and charging infrastructure network, has announced the appointment of Rupa Devi Singh as an Independent Director on its board.

Known for her extensive experience in banking, infrastructure advisory, and finance, Ms. Singh’s expertise aligns with BluSmart’s mission of advancing sustainable urban mobility across India and South Asia.

Rupa Devi Singh’s professional background

Ms. Singh is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in the field of Banking, Infrastructure Advisory and Finance.

She has held key executive roles, including her tenure as the Founder, Managing Director & CEO at Power Exchange India Ltd. (PXIL). Additionally, she has served as an Independent Director and Non-Executive (Part-Time) Chairman at DCB Bank Ltd.

She currently serves on the boards of other reputed companies like JSW Energy & its subsidiaries, Aarti Industries Ltd., amongst others.

Singh’s perspective on her new role

Upon her appointment, Ms. Singh expressed her enthusiasm about joining BluSmart’s board at a pivotal time in the company’s development.

She shared, “I am excited to join the BluSmart board at such a transformative time in its journey. I look forward to contributing to the company's vision of revolutionizing sustainable urban mobility and driving impactful change in the EV ecosystem.”

Leadership comments

BluSmart’s Co-Founder and Chairperson, Anmol Singh Jaggi, emphasized the significance of Ms. Singh’s appointment, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Singh to our Board of Directors. Her vast experience in infrastructure and structured finance will be invaluable in accelerating our mission to decarbonize mobility at scale and building the company for the long term.”

The addition of Ms. Singh further strengthens the board, which includes Inderpreet Singh Wadhwa, former Chair and CEO of Azure Power Global Limited, as an Independent Director.

BluSmart’s market presence

Since its founding in 2019, BluSmart has grown into South Asia’s largest all-electric, vertically integrated EV ride-hailing and charging network.

Operating a fleet of approximately 8,000 electric vehicles and managing over 5,000 EV chargers across 50 hubs in Delhi NCR and Bengaluru, the company is dedicated to providing clean transportation alternatives.

BluSmart recently expanded internationally with a premium all-electric limousine service in the UAE and has secured a U.S. patent for its electric mobility allocation system, highlighting its commitment to technological innovation in sustainable mobility.