EV Charging Infrastructure Platform — Pan-India Fast Charging Network (Phase-1: 120 Stations)

₹75 Crores — Project Capital (75%)

This is the direct deployment into physical infrastructure across 120 The Café Partner outlets:

1. 160 kW DC Fast Charger Procurement — The core equipment. Each charger costs ₹14.75 lakh + 5% GST. Across 120 stations, this is the single largest line item.
2. Civil & Infrastructure Works — Canopy fabrication, light boards, CCTV, fire extinguishers, modem/board installation at each site. Per station: ~₹2.9 lakh + GST.
3. EB Connections & Power Approvals — Transformer (250 kVA), HT scope, demand load charges, ABC cabling, underground cabling, electric post. This is the most variable cost — estimated at ~₹34.8 lakh per station — and covers state electricity board formalities across multiple states.
4. Site Commissioning — Testing, handover, and go-live at all 120 outlets.
5. Insurance & Warranty — First 2 years of AMC, insurance, and app license are covered under the project capital.

₹25 Crores — Working Capital (25%)

This sustains operations and drives growth during the ramp-up phase:

1. Operational Reserves — Buffer to cover electricity costs, reactive maintenance, and repairs especially during early months when revenue is building up.
2. Platform & Technology — OCPP protocol maintenance, app upgrades, OCPI integrations with OEM partners (Maruti, Hyundai, Tata EV, etc.).
3. Business Development — Fleet tie-up agreements, corporate charging contracts, digital advertising infrastructure at stations.
4. Regulatory & Compliance — Legal costs, statutory filings, state-level compliance across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, etc.
5. Team & Administration — Field operations staff, project managers, customer support, and back-office functions to manage 120 live stations simultaneously.