Marut Drones aims to reach 500 dealers by 2028
Sets up new office in Hyderabad to meet expansion plan
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Marut Drones, a leading drone manufacturer and service provider in India, is rapidly expanding its network of dealers, with the goal of partnering with over 100 dealers by March 2024 and aiming to reach 500 dealers by 2028.
“With additions to our extensive dealer network, our visionary team and dedicated partners are determined to deliver exceptional drone solutions to our customers,” said Prem Kumar Vislawath, CEO & Founder of Marut Drones.
“India’s drone sector is ripe with opportunities for investments, especially given the government’s continued efforts to encourage the proliferation of Make in India drones. Our mission is to provide ‘dignity of work’ to the younger generation and to make India the drone hub of the world by 2030.”
With India’s drone sector projected to achieve a turnover of Rs 12,000-15,000 crore by 2026, Marut Drones is set to scale up its workforce, extend its market presence, and amplify its sales targets, poised to revolutionize the drone technology landscape in the country.
In tandem with its expansion strategy, Marut Drones has also unveiled a state-of-the-art 9,000-sq ft corporate office in Hyderabad, designed to serve as a hub for innovation and collaboration. The new office is equipped with amenities to support production, technology, and research & development. To provide exceptional customer support, Marut is establishing service centers in key regions like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. The adoption of drone technology is still in its infancy in India. The company aims to expedite this process by establishing drone customer support centers, thus playing a key role in promoting drone technology. Its certified drones, empanelled in with multiple government agencies, are also eligible for subsidies provided by Central and State governments.
Marut is taking decisive measures to bolster its leadership team by onboarding industry veterans. The company is on course to hire 50 more professionals by 2024. In line with its vision of achieving a pan-India presence, Marut Drones will extend its operations from seven states to over ten states.
The company has set its sights on an ambitious five-year sales target of up to 30,000 drones, in response to the surging market demand. It is in the process of raising $4 million towards expansion of business and operations, while actively seeking investments.
The focus of these investments will be towards creating agri-tech innovations, enhancing the drone lineup, extending the channel network, and expanding to new markets across India.
