Mercedes-Benz India Becomes Title Partner of the Indian Padel Tour, Marking a New Chapter in the Growth of Padel in India

Delhi, July 24, 2026: PadelPark India, India's leading 360° padel ecosystem and thecompany behind the Indian Padel Tour (IPT), today announces Mercedes-Benz India as theTitle Partner of IPT for the 2026–27 season. Partnerships like these have the power to shape the future of a sport. When a global brand that represents excellence, precision and innovation chooses to invest in a growing sporting ecosystem, it sends a powerful message. It validates the vision, strengthens the ecosystem, inspires confidence among players and partners, and reinforces the tremendous potential of padel in India.

Over the past few years, padel has emerged as one of India's fastest-growing sports, driven by expanding infrastructure and rising participation. 

Through a structured calendar of Grand Slams, City Opens and Special IP events, IPT provides competitive opportunities for players at every stage of their journey while contributing to The development of India's national ranking ecosystem.

2026–27 Season Highlights

● Tournament Count: 19 professional tournaments.
● City Footprint: 10 major Indian cities.
● Season Timeline: Commences in Mumbai in August 2026 and concludes in Bengaluru
in June 2027

Jigar Doshi, Co-Founder, PadelPark India, said, “The Indian Padel Tour was created with asimple ambition: to build the competitive ecosystem that every great sport needs. While participation introduces people to padel, competition inspires them to improve, dream bigger and stay engaged with the sport for years to come. We are proud to welcome Mercedes-Benz India as the Title Partner of IPT. This partnership is not just about supporting tournaments; it is a shared commitment to building the future of padel in India and establishing the country as one of the world’s most exciting emerging markets for the sport.”

Pratik Doshi, Co-Founder, PadelPark India, added, "The Indian Padel Tour was established to create a structured competitive platform that supports the long-term growth and professionalisation of padel in India. Partnering with a globally respected brand like Mercedes-Benz India is a defining milestone for the tour, reinforcing the sport's growing stature and potential in the country. Together, we look forward to delivering a world-class season that elevates the player experience, engages a wider audience, and contributes meaningfully to the continued development of India's padel ecosystem.”

The partnership was announced alongside the launch of the Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+, Mercedes-Benz India's first electrified AMG E-Class model. Through its multi-year title partnership with the Indian Padel Tour (IPT) 2026–27, Mercedes-Benz India is extending its commitment to performance, innovation and progressive mobility beyond the road by
supporting the continued growth of one of India's fastest-growing sports.

Commenting on this, Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, said, "For us, performance extends beyond the car and into the experiences we build with our customers and communities, whether that's on a racetrack or, as we've seen recently, on a padel court through our partnership with the Indian Padel Tour. The AMG E 53 HYBRID reflects that same commitment to precision engineering, paired with a highly personalised ownership experience for Indian customers."

As India's premier padel circuit, the Mercedes-Benz Indian Padel Tour continues to play a pivotal role in developing the sport's competitive landscape by providing a platform for emerging and established talent while bringing world-class padel to audiences across the country. The partnership with Mercedes-Benz India marks another significant achievement in PadelPark India's mission to build a robust, sustainable, and globally competitive padel community in India.

About PadelPark India

PadelPark India is India’s premier padel company, dedicated to promoting and growing the sport across the country. With a vision to make padel accessible to players of all levels, PadelPark has established state-of-the-art courts, world-class training programs, and a thriving community of padel enthusiasts. Committed to elevating the sport to new heights, PadelPark continues to drive the growth of padel in India through strategic partnerships, international events, and grassroots initiatives. For more information, visit padelpark.in

About Mercedes-Benz India:

Mercedes-Benz India pioneered the luxury car market in India, completing 30 years of Indian operations in 2024. Mercedes-Benz’s world-class production facility, set up in 2009, is spread over 100 acres in Chakan near Pune. Mercedes-Benz India is part of Mercedes-Benz’s Global Production Network and plays an important role in the CKD production network. The production facility carries an investment of more than INR 3000 crores, the highest by any luxury OEM in India and the largest installed production capacity for any luxury carmaker in India. Mercedes-Benz India has the largest luxury network spread amongst any luxury carmaker, with over 140 luxury touchpoints spread across 50+ cities. 

Through exclusive AMG Performance Centres, Mercedes-Benz boasts of a strong AMG retail network presence in the country. Mercedes-Benz India has a robust product portfolio comprising the locally produced C-Class, E-Class Long Wheelbase, S-Class, and Mercedes-Maybach S 580 limousine. The portfolio also comprises the all-new V-Class, along with the electric vehicles: New CLA BEV, EQS 580 sedan, and EQS SUV 450. The ‘Made in India’ SUV range starts with the GLA, GLC, GLE, and GLS ranges of luxury SUVs. The Completely Built imported (CBU) cars include the G 450d, GLS Maybach and the exciting AMG range comprising AMG A 45 S to the AMG GT 63 S. Mercedes-Benz pioneered the luxury BEV segment in India, comprising the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV and G580 and the ‘Made in India’ EQS 580 sedan and EQS SUV. Mercedes-Benz India introduced the innovative customer-centric ‘direct to customer’ business model in India, known as ‘Retail of the Future’, as one of the first markets to roll out this business model, redefining the customer experience. With this novel business model, Mercedes-Benz has already sold ~80,000 New Mercedes-Benz vehicles.