EVs Archives - DD India

December 9, 2025 6:27 PM

Govt reviews key EV schemes to boost manufacturing and adoption

The Ministry of Heavy Industries is currently operating five major schemes to boost electric mobility and domestic EV manufacturing, Minister of State for Heavy Industries Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Tues...

November 14, 2024 3:34 PM

India’s lithium-ion battery import dependence to fall to 20% by FY27: CareEdge ratings report

India is making significant progress in reducing its reliance on imported lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, with the nation's import dependence projected to fall to just 20% by the financial year 2026-27, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. At ...

September 12, 2024 11:09 AM

Cabinet approves Rs. 10,900 crore ‘PM E-DRIVE’ scheme to accelerate electric mobility

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the ‘PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme,’ with a budget of Rs. 10,900 crore over the next two years. This ambitious scheme aims to advance electric mobility a...

March 15, 2024 9:26 PM

Govt approves EV scheme to attract global manufacturers

The Union government has approved a scheme inviting global manufacturers of electric vehicles to establish production facilities in India. The scheme, offering import concessions, aims to position India as a “manufacturing destination” for elect...

December 12, 2023 3:26 PM

Indian passenger vehicle sales hit record 3.34 lakh units in November 2023: SIAM

The passenger vehicle segment in India achieved an all-time high in sales, reaching 3.34 lakh units in November 2023. This marked a year-on-year growth of 3.7 percent compared to November 2022, when sales stood at 3.22 lakh units, as reported by the ...