Dr. K. C. Vora Joins Atul Auto Board as Independent Director

By Jony Shekhawat | Published Date : March 16, 2026

Automotive expert Dr K. C. Vora joins the board of Atul Auto Limited as an Independent Director for a three-year term, bringing over four decades of experience in the automotive industry, research, and technical education.

Atul Auto Limited has appointed Dr. K. C. Vora as an Additional Director as Non-Executive Independent Director on March 14, 2026. The appointment became effective on March 15, 2026.

As per the information shared with stock exchanges, Dr. Vora will serve a three-year term. His appointment will also be placed before shareholders for approval, as required under company regulations.

Appointment Approved by the Board

Table of Contents

1. Appointment Approved by the Board

2. Four Decades of Automotive Experience

3. Work with Major Industry Organisations

4. Role in Electric Vehicle Skill Development

5. Strong Academic and Research Background

6. Focus on Growth in the Three-Wheeler Segment

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The company said that the board agreed to make Dr. Vora a part of the team during their meeting. When a company like Atul Auto gets someone with a lot of experience to join the board it is usually a thing. This is because it helps the company make decisions and plan for the future. Atul Auto is trying to get into kinds of mobility so they need people with good ideas. They want to be a player, in this field so they are working hard to make it happen. Atul Auto is really working to get its name there in all the different mobility segments. The company believes that experienced industry leaders can provide valuable guidance as it grows its Atul Auto commercial vehicles portfolio.

Four Decades of Automotive Experience

Dr. Vora currently serves as Program Director – Automotive Centre of Excellence at NAMTECH. The centre is located at the research park of the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar.

He has spent more than forty years working in the automotive sector. His career includes both industry roles and academic work. Because of this mix of experience, he has been closely connected with technology development as well as training programs in the sector.

Work with Major Industry Organisations

During his long career, Dr. Vora has worked with several well-known organisations. These include Walchandnagar Industries, Emitec and Mahindra & Mahindra. He also spent many years at the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). At the organisation, he served as Senior Deputy Director and later headed the ARAI Academy. He retired from ARAI in 2021 after contributing to research and training activities in the automotive field.

Role in Electric Vehicle Skill Development

After retirement, Dr. Vora has remained active in the industry. He works with the Automotive Skills Development Council as a consultant. In addition, he chairs the council’s Expert Group for Electric Vehicles.

Strong Academic and Research Background

Dr. Vora has also contributed to automotive research over the years. He has written more than 120 technical papers and authored four books related to engineering and vehicle technology. He also holds four patents.

He has been associated with BAJA SAEINDIA for more than two decades. The event allows engineering students to design and build vehicles while gaining practical knowledge of automotive engineering.

His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya. He later completed a Master’s degree in Automotive Engineering from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute and earned his PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.

Focus on Growth in the Three-Wheeler Segment

The company is making an appointment to make its leadership team stronger. The company has been growing its business in the Atul Auto 3-wheelers segment over the few years.
The 3-wheelers market is still very important for getting people and things in India. People use these 3-wheelers a lot to travel and move things in cities and towns.

The company thinks that with experts on board it will be able to help it achieve its big plans for the commercial mobility sector, which is what the company is really focused, on the commercial mobility sector and the Atul Auto 3-wheelers segment.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

Q1. What is the seating capacity of Atul Auto 3-wheelers?

Ans. Passenger models of Atul Auto 3-wheelers usually come with a seating capacity of 3 to 4 passengers plus the driver, depending on the specific model and configuration.

Q2. What is the loading capacity of Atul Auto cargo 3-wheelers?

Ans. Cargo variants generally offer a loading capacity of around 300 kg to 500 kg, making them suitable for small goods transport, last-mile delivery, and local business use.

Q3. What is the price range of Atul Auto 3-wheelers in India?

Ans. The price of Atul Auto 3-wheelers typically starts from around ₹1.5 lakh and can go up to ₹3.5 lakh (ex-showroom) depending on the model, fuel type, and features.

Q4. What features are commonly available in Atul Auto 3-wheelers?

Ans. These vehicles often include features such as strong chassis design, fuel-efficient engines, comfortable passenger seating, durable suspension, and easy maintenance, making them practical for daily commercial use.

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