Established
2015
Franchise Units
500
Minimum Investment
₹ 5,00,000
Franchise Fee
₹ 50,000
Total Investment Range
₹ 25,00,000
Home Based
No
Description
Lento Industries Private Limited is a powerhouse in the Indian power backup and renewable energy sector. With India’s rapid urban expansion and the aggressive shift toward green energy, the demand for high-performance solar inverters, lithium-ion storage, tubular batteries, and UPS systems is at an all-time high. Lento has positioned itself as an industry pioneer by bridge-building between affordability, advanced DSP-based technology, and rugged product engineering designed specifically for Indian grid conditions.
Partnering with Lento through a franchise or authorized dealership model allows entrepreneurs to capitalize on a globally trusted brand present in over 24 countries. Whether servicing residential solar needs, institutional commercial power backups, or agricultural solar pumping setups, Lento provides a future-proof, recession-resilient business model with steady revenue streams and strong market presence across tier-1, tier-2, and tier-3 Indian cities.
Background
Established Year: 2015
Founders / Key Management: Meenu Chauhan, Prem Lata, Anil Singh
Brand Journey & Company History: Founded in Delhi in 2015, Lento established its first inverter manufacturing unit in 2016 (2,000 inverters/day capacity), added a battery plant in 2017, and launched a major facility in Haridwar in 2018. It expanded to 24+ countries by 2019, entered government sector projects in 2022, and added lithium-ion storage and solar EPC solutions by 2024–2025.
Active Units: 500+ distribution, dealership, and franchise points across India and abroad.
Industry Category: Renewable Energy, Power Electronics, Energy Storage & Solar Systems.
Support Training
Pre-Launch Support: Site selection assistance, store layout design, initial inventory planning, and local competitor analysis.
Operational Training: Deep-dive technical training for staff on inverter setups, lithium battery maintenance, solar capacity sizing, and after-sales service protocols.
Marketing & Branding: National-level brand marketing, digital campaign templates, localized promotional collateral, display stands, and signage support.
Academic & Technical Enablement: Access to regular product workshops, updated technical manuals, and new technology certification programs for engineers.
Ongoing Back-End Support: Centralized warranty handling, spare parts supply, dedicated key account management, and priority technical assistance for institutional bids.
Ideal Candidate
Target Entrepreneur: Experienced electrical goods distributors, solar EPC contractors, electrical engineers, or passionate green-tech entrepreneurs.
Business Background: Prior experience in retail distribution, consumer electronics, or building-materials trade is preferred but not mandatory.
Investment & Risk Appetite: Ability to fund initial inventory, set up a functional display center/warehouse, and maintain working capital during initial expansion.
Location Preference: High-visibility retail storefronts or commercial hub showrooms (minimum 300 to 1,000 sq. ft.) in major metro outskirts, tier-2, or tier-3 industrial hubs.
Financial Detail
| Parameter | Estimate / Requirement |
| Total Investment | ₹5 Lakhs – ₹25 Lakhs (depending on Retail vs. Wholesale/Distributor model) |
| Minimum Investment | ₹3 Lakhs – ₹5 Lakhs (Dealer / Small Retail Franchise) |
| Franchise / Brand Fee | ₹50,000 – ₹1.5 Lakhs (or waived against initial stock purchase, subject to contract) |
| Infrastructure / Showroom Fit-out | ₹1.5 Lakhs – ₹3.5 Lakhs |
| Marketing Budget (Initial) | ₹25,000 – ₹50,000 |
| Working Capital | ₹1 Lakh – ₹3 Lakhs |
| Royalty Fees | 0% (Revenue driven by product distribution margins) |
| Expected ROI | 25% – 40% annually |
| Break-Even Period | 6 to 12 months |