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In a high-stakes move to challenge the dominance of Tata Motors and MG in the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has finalized

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a first-of-its-kind retail partnership with lifestyle giant Fabindia. The tie-up allows Mahindra to integrate its EV booking platform directly into Fabindia’s \"FabFamily\" loyalty ecosystem, marking a pivot toward \"lifestyle-led\" sustainable mobility.

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Mahindra’s EV Ambitions: Closing the Gap

While Mahindra currently dominates India’s diesel SUV market with a nearly 56% market share, its penetration in the passenger EV space has been more measured. \n
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Current Standing: Mahindra is currently the third-largest player in the Indian electric car market, trailing behind Tata Motors (which holds ~65-70% share) and MG Motor India.
Sales Momentum: Mahindra recently reported a significant surge in EV interest, with new flagship models like the XEV 9e and BE 6 garnering over 38,840 units in combined demand during their launch phases.

By partnering with Fabindia, Mahindra is moving beyond traditional showrooms to reach a demographic that prioritizes ethical consumption—a move essential for scaling its EV market share from the current single digits to its target of 20-30% of its total portfolio by 2027.
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The \"FabFamily\" Network

For Mahindra, the primary value of this tie-up lies in Fabindia’s massive and loyal customer base:\n
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\nCustomer Base: Fabindia operates over 350 stores across India and manages a \"FabFamily\" loyalty program with an estimated several million active members.\n
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\nFabindia remains a leader in the organized ethnic retail space (valued at over ₹1,600 crore), commanding a significant share of the premium urban household spend.\n
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\nUnder the new deal, FabFamily members can redeem their accumulated \"Fabcoins\" to access exclusive booking windows, priority delivery, and special lifestyle rewards when choosing a Mahindra electric SUV.\n
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\nFabindia has partnered with Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs to enable loyalty programme members to book premium electric SUVs using 1,000 Fabcoins, boosted to a booking value of ₹21,000.\n
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\nThe Mahindra eSUV reward will go live on December 19.\n
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Comments from Industry

William Nanda Bissell, Managing Director, Fabindia Ltd, said: “Fabfamily was built on the belief that loyalty should create extraordinary value and not just transactional benefits. Partnering with Mahindra allows us to demonstrate that belief at its boldest: enabling our members to book an Electric Origin SUV using just 1,000 Fabcoins. It’s an unprecedented 21X value unlock and a proud moment for us as two Indian brands come together to promote conscious consumption, sustainable mobility and customer empowerment.\"\n
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\nNalinikanth Gollagunta, Chief Executive Officer – Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Executive Director, Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd, added: “At Mahindra, we believe the future of mobility is not just electric, it is experiential, accessible, and deeply integrated into the lifestyle of our customers. This partnership with Fabindia is a powerful example of how two purpose-driven brands can come together to redefine value. It’s a step forward in democratizing eSUV ownership and creating meaningful touchpoints that go beyond the vehicle itself.”\n
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Synergy of Sustainability

The partnership is designed to capitalize on the overlap between \"slow fashion\" and \"zero-emission\" travel. Industry analysts suggest that Mahindra is looking to convert Fabindia’s \"Gold\" and \"Platinum\" tier members—who spend upwards of ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000 annually—into first-time EV owners.\n
\n\"This is more than a sales channel; it’s a brand alignment,\" said a senior auto industry analyst. \"Mahindra is positioning its EVs as a lifestyle choice for the conscious Indian consumer. By entering the living rooms and wardrobes of Fabindia’s customers, they are bypassing the 'range anxiety' conversation and moving straight to 'value alignment'.\"\n
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Overall Industry performance

The Indian EV market is expected to hit a record 193,000 units by the end of 2025. While the overall market share for EVs remains at approximately 4% of the total passenger vehicle segment, Mahindra’s aggressive \"EV-only\" investment strategy (avoiding hybrids) makes such lifestyle partnerships critical for long-term dominance.\n
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\nWith this tie-up, Mahindra & Mahindra aims to not just sell a car; but to embed upon its \"Born Electric\" vision into the fabric of Indian premium retail.\n

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Mahindra Electric Targets Lifestyle Premium Segment with Strategic Fabindia Alliance

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