Video- The Next Step is to Scale Mahindra’s Electric SUVs Without Losing the Soul: Reeti Nageshri

Reeti Nageshri on Mahindra's 41,000 EV milestone, winning new customers, her unconventional career journey, and empowering women in a rapidly transforming automotive industry.

09 Mar 2026 | 660 Views | By Prerna Lidhoo

In this conversation, Reeti Nageshri, Head of Business – Electric SUVs at Mahindra & Mahindra, shares insights on Mahindra’s EV strategy, leadership philosophy and how the company is building the next phase of electric mobility. She talks to Autocar Professional's Prerna Lidhoo about her unconventional career path—from working on the digital side to the CEO’s office. With the auto industry evolving beyond its traditional mechanical roots, it has created more opportunities for women, she says. 

Reeti also discusses Mahindra’s EV momentum, revealing that the company sold 41,000 EVs in the last 10 months and that 8 out of 10 customers are new to the brand. Beyond business, she highlights Mahindra’s initiatives to support women employees, including programs that help women return to the workforce after motherhood.

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