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\nBSA is officially owned by Classic Legends, which India\'s Mahindra group of companies has a 60% stake in.
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\nThe joint venture has received support from the UK government, which awarded BSA a £4.6m grant to develop electric bikes, in the hope of creating at least 255 jobs.
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      From a BBC News article:

      BSA is officially owned by Classic Legends, which India's Mahindra group of companies has a 60% stake in.

      The joint venture has received support from the UK government, which awarded BSA a £4.6m grant to develop electric bikes, in the hope of creating at least 255 jobs.

      "The lure of a classic British machine would appeal to a young buyer as well as a returning rider that wants to relive their youth," says Scott Lukaitis, a motor sports consultant.

      "If they can find a way to capture the look and feel but offer it in a performance electric bike, they might have a winner."

      Mr Mahindra told the BBC. that he hopes "this small venture signals the renaissance of the entire UK bike-building business".

      Here is a link to the BBC News article: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54997191
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