Automobiles
Govt links PLI incentives to testing, localization for electric quadricycles
The government has also defined performance criteria for e-quadricycles—minimum range 80km, and maximum energy consumption to be under 12 kilowatt-hours per 100km. Range refers to the distance an EV can cover on a full charge.
3 min read16 Jan 2026Rise of the next generation at Bajaj Auto as Rishab Bajaj takes centre stage at new EV launch
Tasked with leading the EV division, Rishab is overseeing a significant scale-up, from 4,000 units in 2021 to 300,000 in 2025, as Bajaj Auto fights for dominance against TVS Motor Co.
3 min read14 Jan 2026Auto Inc set for an over 2 million expansion spree as carmakers zero down plant plans
India’s top four automakers are scaling capacity from 5.4 million to 7.5 million units by 2030 to support a pipeline of 80 new car launches.
5 min read14 Jan 2026PMO push may open auto PLI doors to EV startups like Ather, Euler, and River
The ministry of heavy industries, the nodal agency for the PLI scheme, has sought inputs from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers on including companies such as Ather Energy, River Mobility and Euler Motors in the ₹25,938-cr programme, which received the Union Cabinet's approval in 2021.
5 min read12 Jan 2026Auto majors allay fear over slowing EV adoption after tax cut for traditional cars
Data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (Fada) data released on Tuesday showed EV penetration grew for two consecutive months after a dip in October.
4 min read8 Jan 2026Indian carmakers take a leaf out of Chinese playbook to bring out models quickly
Indian carmakers Tata and Mahindra are aggressively shortening product development cycles to compete with Chinese speed.
5 min read6 Jan 2026With e-bus tender done, CESL trains focus on electric trucks
Convergence Energy Services Ltd seeks to be designated as the nodal agency for electric truck tenders under the PM E-Drive scheme, which aims to promote electric mobility and related infrastructure.
3 min read5 Jan 2026Country’s second-largest battery maker wants to crack North American market
Amara Raja is targeting the North American market to double its export revenue share to 25% within five years.
5 min read5 Jan 2026Stuck with a dead EV on the highway? Govt plans roadside rescue hubs
India is exploring the establishment of EV command centres on expressways to provide roadside assistance and charging services, alleviating range anxiety. This initiative can enable long-distance travel support through a public-private partnership, starting with the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
3 min read4 Jan 2026Centre weighs extending 5% concessional duty on lithium-ion cells as local manufacturing struggles
India only assembles imported batteries, and demand for these cells is expected to quadruple to 60-65 GWh by FY30. Domestic battery manufacturing plans haven’t gone as planned, with no disbursals under the ₹18,100-crore PLI since launch in 2021.
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