Traditional Fuel Station Franchise Demand
Established oil marketing companies (OMCs) and fuel brands continue to expand in strategic growth corridors.
- Brands like Indian Oil, HPCL, BPCL, and Reliance seek highway and urban expansion
- Franchise models offer buy, lease, or operate formats depending on location
- Demand is strong near logistics hubs, industrial zones, and state highways
- Investment interest is high in underserved rural and peri-urban areas
EV Charging Operator Expansion
EV infrastructure providers are aggressively scaling to meet rising adoption and regulatory targets.
- Players like Tata Power, Jio-BP, Statiq, ChargeZone, and Ather seek pan-India expansion
- Fast chargers (DC) are preferred in malls, office complexes, and highways
- Operators partner with real estate owners for space lease and revenue share
- Government incentives and FAME II schemes boost installation viability
Hybrid Fuel + EV Models
Operators are increasingly interested in dual-service models that combine petrol, diesel, and EV charging.
- Oil companies are retrofitting existing stations with EV fast chargers
- New stations are designed with both fuel and EV infrastructure from the outset
- Demand is growing in metro outskirts, national highway networks, and smart cities
- Enables future-proofing and meets evolving consumer preferences
Investor and Retail Franchise Demand
Entrepreneurs and investors are exploring both franchise and operator partnerships for long-term growth.
- Low land cost areas near highways and urban fringes attract high franchise interest
- Fuel/EV site franchising is often bundled with convenience store or food court operations
- Retailers and commercial park developers seek EV tie-ups to enhance footfall
- Landowners with key road frontage actively seek operator agreements for monetization
