On Wednesday, Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) announced its inclusion in the MSCI China Index, effective after the market closes on February 27, 2026.
This company announcement marks Pony AI as the first and only Robotaxi company to be added to the index.
Dr. James Peng, Chairman and CEO of Pony AI, expressed excitement about this development. “This inclusion comes as Pony AI advances into a new stage of scaled mass production and commercial deployment.”
Pony AI has achieved significant milestones, including the realization of its seventh-generation Robotaxi city-wide unit economics breakeven in Guangzhou.
What Is the MSCI China Index?
The MSCI China Index is a key equity benchmark that tracks the performance of large- and mid-cap companies across the China equity market.
Pony AI, founded in 2016, is a leader in autonomous driving technology and has operations spanning China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
With this inclusion, Pony AI aims to broaden its global institutional investor base and support its long-term sustainable growth.
ARK Invest Recognition Adds Momentum
Recently, Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest included Pony AI in its “Big Ideas 2026” report. ARK identifies Pony AI as a top-tier autonomous technology platform.
PONY Price Action: Pony AI shares were up 1.36% at $14.93 during premarket trading on Wednesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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