Kinetic innovation

A Legacy of Daring Ideas

Kinetic’s journey has always been defined by bold thinking and a visionary spirit. At the heart of this legacy is Padma Shri Dr. Arun Firodia, the pioneering force who built Kinetic on an innovation-first philosophy.

Long before smart televisions or personal computers entered Indian homes, Dr. Firodia developed the Merlin, a combined television and computer. It was decades ahead of its time, a true symbol of imagination unafraid to challenge norms.

👉 To explore more about our heritage, visit About Kinetic.

Early Innovations That Changed the Game

That same foresight gave rise to the Kinetic City Car. Envisioned as a compact, affordable family vehicle, it carried a target price of just ₹1 lakh, years before budget-friendly cars became mainstream in India.

But for Dr. Firodia, engineering was never just about machines. It was about democratising access and giving every Indian family the freedom to move and dream.

👉 Learn how we’ve carried this spirit forward in Honoring 40 Years of Kinetic DX.

Inventions Beyond Mobility

Dr. Firodia’s innovations went far beyond vehicles. His projects included:

• A cooking robot, before smart kitchens were popular

• An earthquake warning system that earned global acclaim

• Digital nose and tongue machines capable of “smelling” and “tasting” for food safety and industrial automation

During the COVID-19 crisis, Kinetic once again rose to the challenge. Guided by his vision, the team created the UV Warrior—a UV-C disinfection device designed for the Indian Air Force. It was innovation delivered at speed during a national emergency.

A Pioneer in Clean Energy

Even before hydrogen became a global focus, Dr. Firodia steered Kinetic toward hydrogen-powered two-wheelers. This move showed the same foresight that continues to shape today’s clean-energy revolution.

👉 Explore how Kinetic is pushing sustainability at the Watts & Volts EV factory and Ahmednagar battery facility.

A Vision That Shapes the Future

All these bold initiatives point to a single truth: Dr. Arun Firodia has always dared to imagine the future—and then build it.

As Kinetic launches the DX EV, a new chapter in sustainable mobility, his vision remains the cornerstone of our journey. For him, the future is not a distant possibility. It is something to be shaped with purpose, courage, and care.

Kinetic’s legacy is not just about what has been built. It is about how fearlessly we’ve imagined what’s next—and how we continue to lead India into the future of mobility.