Kinaxis reports AI profits as India's EV market grows

Kinaxis, an Ottawa-based supply-chain planning software provider, is reporting profitability through its use of artificial intelligence. The company’s Maestro platform utilizes machine learning and advanced forecasting to help organizations manage demand, inventory, and logistics disruptions. Kinaxis has begun integrating generative and agentic AI, signing its first paying customers for these services in the first quarter of 2026. Additionally, the company is utilizing NVIDIA’s accelerated-computing technology to enhance its large planning models.

In India, the electric vehicle (EV) sector is experiencing significant growth driven by government policies and infrastructure development, such as the expansion of charging station networks. Major companies involved in this transition include Tata Motors Ltd, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd, Bajaj Auto Ltd, Eicher Motors Ltd, Ashok Leyland, and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. The shift includes advancements in battery efficiency and the introduction of electric commercial vehicles, such as buses and trucks.