9MARCH 2026TATA.EV ROLLS OUT 21 MEGA EV CHARGING HUBS WITH SHELL INDIAL&T SECURES LANDMARK LIGO INDIA OBSERVATORY DEALTata.ev has joined hands with Shell India to roll out 21 new mega EV charging hubs across key cities and highways, strengthening India's fast-growing electric vehicle network.The new mega EV charging hubs are now operational in Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Mysuru, and Vadodara, targeting both urban commuters and highway travelers.Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a major LIGO India order worth up to 2,500 crore from the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) for the construction of the upcoming LIGO India Observatory in Maharashtra. The company classified the contract as a "significant" order, placing its value between 1,000 crore and 2,500 crore.The project will be executed by L&T's Heavy Civil Infrastructure and Heavy Engineering divisions. The observatory will come up at Aundha in Hingoli district and is expected to be completed within 48 months. The scope Bengaluru leads the expansion with nine new hubs, taking the total number in the city to 13 -- the highest in the country. Chennai and Pune get five hubs each, placed at high-traffic urban zones and important highway routes. Mysuru adds one hub along the Mangalore­Mysuru highway, while Vadodara gets a new facility at Jambuva on NH 48, a key stretch on the Ahmedabad­Mumbai corridor.Each site is equipped with 120 kW DC fast chargers designed to significantly cut charging time. The hubs feature multiple charging bays and on-ground assistance to ensure a smoother experience for EV drivers. Customers can also access Shell Select stores and Deli2go outlets for food, beverages, and restrooms during charging stops.Tata EV owners are eligible for benefits, including charging tariff discounts of up to 25 percent at these locations.With this rollout, Tata.ev's public charging network now crosses 130 operational sites nationwide. The move aligns with the company's broader goal of setting up 500 mega hubs and 400,000 charging points by 2027, aiming to reduce range anxiety and accelerate EV adoption across India. of work includes the construction of highly specialized infrastructure, including ultra-precise civil structures and large-scale engineering systems required for advanced scientific research.The LIGO India order marks a key step in strengthening India's role in global gravitational wave research. LIGO, or Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, is designed to detect gravitational waves--tiny ripples in space-time caused by massive cosmic events such as black hole collisions. The Indian facility will feature long vacuum beam tubes and high-precision systems to measure minute disturbances in space.The project is part of India's larger mega-science initiative and is being developed in collaboration with leading national research institutions under the DAE. Once operational, the observatory will join the global network of gravitational wave detectors, enhancing the accuracy of cosmic observations.With this win, L&T further strengthens its presence in complex, high-value infrastructure projects tied to advanced scientific and strategic sectors.
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