The 8th edition of the India Boat & Marine Show (IBMS) provides a great demonstration of the rise of electric propulsion in one of the world’s largest countries, where solar energy grew by almost 30 GigaWatts in 2025 to reach a total capacity of 135 gW throughout the nation.
Along with the growth in solar farms there has been a growth in solar electric ferries for municipal and commercial transport. Now the enthusiasm for zero-emission propulsion is spilling into the leisure market.
Listen to this article as a podcastThe IBMS being held at the Bolgatty Palace Event Centre and Kochi International Marina January 29 – 31, has emerged as the country’s premier boating and water transport marketplace in an industry undergoing rapid change and innovations. India is a huge country of over 3.25 million square kilometers (1.3 M sq mi) where boat building innovations and inventions are taking place in many regions.
The show is the one event where those innovations, challenges and ideas and the people who create them can come together to celebrate their achievements, network and exchange ideas for the future.
Cochin has become a hub for ship repair and ship building with the Cochin shipyard at the centre of it, one of the few facilities in the world to have built an aircraft carrier. The nearby city of Kochi (the names Cochin and Kochi are interchangeable) has a water-based public transport system, the Kochi Water Metro, that has commissioned over 75 e-boats covering 15 routes.
One of the boats from the system won the Gustave Trouvé Electric Boat Awards in 2022 for ‘Electric Commercial Passenger Vessel’ and Navalt, the country’s premier producer of electric and solar-electric boats, has been a finalist in numerous categories over the five years of the awards, winning the inaugural ‘Gussies’ in 2020.
Both companies will be at the IBMS as part of a total of 65 exhibitors from all sectors of India’s inland water transportation industry including commercial, leisure/rescue boating and water sports. About 1/5 of those companies are involved in electric propulsion.
Among them are exhibitors who build electric boats for both commercial and leisure use – we have concentrated on the leisure – along with two electric outboard manufacturers, two dealers and a electric waterbike maker. Those are highlighted below, and this pop-open Directory lists all electric exhibitors along with links to their websites and other contact information.
Directory of Electric Boat Exhibitors at India Boat & Marine Show 2026 Click to Open + or – Close a Directory of all electric exhibitors. Selected motor and accessories highlights of the show are below Click any tile for company information and links. ABS Marine Engineering absmarineengineering.com info@absmarineengineering.comINTERNET 09744 384122workABS Marine Engineering has a team of professionally trained marine engineers & technician to deliver professional solutions for all your vessel need.
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Bolgatty Palace Event Centre
Cochin, India
India Boat & Marine Show 2026 will showcase leading a wide range of national & international boat brands, marine engines and a wide range of water sports equipment from across the country.
This event is currently the only Boating & Marine expo happening in India for the leisure, rescue, maritime and boating sectors and will attract buyers from across the region. It will be an ideal opportunity for Boat, Motor & Equipment Suppliers from all over the region to target buyers from this region.
In addition to boats, marine engines, navigational systems, rescue boats, leisure sail boats, water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, scuba diving and fishing equipment among others will also be on display.
Entry : Free entry on registration. Exhibition Timings: 11:00 AM – 7.00 PM on all Days
Litmus Marine litmusmarine.in Matha Marines mathamarines.co.in NavAlt navaltboats.com +91-484-2543609workNavalt is an eco-marine tech company that specializes in the manufacturing of solar electric vessels. Winner of two Gustave Trouvé Awards, in 2020 and 2022, Navalt has always pushed the boundaries of what is possible with regard to building more efficient vessels. Our sheer focus on electrification and attention to design have always been the two solid pillars on which we continue to create amazing results.
We have over 21 years of experience, and our boats have safely and successfully transported close to 2 million people to date. Today, we have established ourselves as a boat builder and a data science company.
We offer a wide range of ferries and special purpose boats that provide the convenience of water transportation in a new era of zero emission and an environmentally-friendly approach to boat design.
Oceanix, our marine data science division, harnesses the best of shipping industry expertise and combines it with data analytics to provide reliable, data-driven decision-making opportunities for over 1500 vessels owned by some of the largest shipping companies in the world.
As we move ahead into the future as a marine technology company, harnessing the power of data science and continuing to push the boundaries of efficiency with regard to solar electric vessel manufacturing, we are sure that the future of the wide blue ocean will be absolutely electrified!
Cochin, India
Sailsafe Marine sailsafemarine.com Samudra Shipyard samudrashipyard.com Seamoto seamotoelectric.com Seonex Power Solution seonexpowersolution.com Tardid Technologies tardidtech.com Xynergy Boats xynergyboats.com End of Directory. »» Return to top to closeAismar Boats: Electric Boat
Aismar is a smaller Cochin boatyard that focusses on crafting innovative, high-quality boats ranging from kayaks and paddleboats to runarounds, watertaxis and houseboats.
Their latest model is a 5.6 m (18 ft) all-electric cruising boat with surrey top that can carry up to 6 passengers for quiet river and lake excursions. In addition to zero emission propulsion it incorporates sustainable materials such as bamboo, hemp, and recycled composites which are proven for strength and durability while also having a significantly lower environmental footprint than fiberglass or carbon fiber.
Aismar Boats
Litmus Marine and ABS Marine: Torqeedo, TEMO and Molabo dealers
As interest in electric propulsion grows in India, two companies have stepped up as the leading dealers in motors and systems:
Litmus Marine Innovation in Mumbai and ABS Marine Engineering in Kochi. Litmus carries outboard motors from three leading manufacturers: the innovative TEMO wand and rudder style outboards for small daysailers and dinghies; the Molabo Aries R50 – the only electric outboard that can generate 50 kW of power using a safe-to-touch 48V battery architecture; and the full Torqeedo line from .5 kW kayak motors to 25kW Cruise outboard models as well as the inboard motors and hybrid systems for leisure and commercial vessels up to 12 tons.
Matha Marine – Solar Boat
Matha Marines has emerged as a buoyant force in the Indian manufacturing of fiberglass boats and steel vessels since 1990. The company has a cutting-edge manufacturing facility certified by the Indian register of Shipping.
The company also works as a professional consultant for designing and surveying steel & wooden boats and ocean-going barges. Recently they introduced a line of four solar electic models: the 4 Seater, 8 Seater, 20 Seater and Solar Shikara Boat a traditional, colorful boat that is a cultural symbol of Kashmir, similar to Venetian gondolas. Shown here is their 8 seater with a roof holding 4 square metres (40 sq ft) of solar panels, supported by dramatic side pillars.
Matha Marines
Navalt: Solar Electric Boats and Systems
Navalt is an eco-marine tech company that specializes in the manufacturing of solar electric vessels. Winner of two Gustave Trouvé Awards, in 2020 and 2022, Navalt has always pushed the boundaries of what is possible with regard to building more efficient vessels.
Over 21 years of experience, their boats have safely and successfully transported close to 2.5 million people. In the commercial sector they now design and manufacture ferries, water taxis, tourist boats, fishing boats and defence / security vessels.
Among their growing range of leisure boat models is the Estrar, a Finalist in the 2025 Gussies. The next-generation monohull is built for efficient and affordable cruising, with a maximum speed of 7 knots. The 7.6m (25 ft) boat is powered by twin 5 kW MAKO electric pods with 20 kWh RAY LiFePo batteries and a 1 kW solar panel that allows almost infinite range at low speeds.
Samudra
India’s largest fibreglass boat builder, Samudra designs, manufactures, supplies and services composite for boats up to 34 m (111 feet) and also manufactures water sport equipment, marker buoys and other marine related products.
It is the only ISO 9001:2015 certified company in its field of activity and is the major supplier of patrol boats to waterborne police stations in Kerala province. Their first entry into the leisure electric boat market is an expansive 6-seater catamaran with a solar panelled roof that supplies not only electricity but also protection from tropical sun. They also manufacture a 24 seat solar-electric boat for tourist and ferry service.
SeaMoto
SeaMoto has developed a range of four direct drive electric motors with power outputs of 1.5, 3.5, 6 and 8 hp (1, 2,4, 6 kW). The motors have been entirely deisgned and manufactured in India and are available as pods and outboards.
One of the main reasons behind the creation of the motors is that many farmers , fishermen and ferry boat operators in India are located in remote villages away from fuel filling stations. These are also regions where incomes are below the national average andlower running costs are important. Another issue is that lakes and especially rivers are becoming significantly polluted from the exhaust gas and water from boats powered by fossil fuels.
The company says they have “a clear-cut mission to convert maximum boats to electric in the coming days.” They do a lot of custom orders based on customer requirements and are now started spreading their footprints into international markets.
SeaMoto
Tardid Technologies – Black Marlin electric outboard
Tardid Technolgy was funded in 2016 with a group of experts dedicating their efforts to to shape a vision of AI-driven innovation. The company has now delivered multiple world-first solutions including an autonomous Fatigue Life Assessment for hull structures of Attack Vessel. In August of 2025 they launched an AI-optimized electric outboard. Instead of applying fixed torque curves the EBM AI-Optimizer continuously learns and decides how much torque is needed at any given time, based on load, speed, environment, and usage intent. The electric outboard system, named ‘Black Marlin’, is now available in four power outputs – the EBM-20, EBM-40 HS, EBM-40 HT, and EBM-60.
Xynergy Boats: EC30 Electric Water Bike
The Xynergy Electric Water Bike is a fully electric watercraft that combines the thrill of biking with the tranquility of aquatic exploration. Designed for adventure enthusiasts and leisure seekers alike, the electric water bike draws inspiration from the sleek and stable characteristics of miniature catamarans. The result is a unique melding of bicycling – the most efficient method of land transport – with the hydrodynamically optimized cat pontoons to deliver an unparalleled experience on the water.
The two-seater is crafted with precision and durability, featuring a sleek and lightweight aluminum build that ensures both performance and longevity. Xynergy’s other products include canoes, combustion-powered leisure boats, and the solar-charged TC60 Electric Trash Collector designed to help clean up inland waterways.
Xynergy Boats
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