India’s ambition to become a global EV manufacturing hub will depend on how effectively it builds vehicles tailored to the country’s diverse and demanding use conditions, industry leaders said during the 10th edition of ETAuto EV Conclave. The foundation of India’s EV strategy must be local relevance, affordable, durable, and efficient designs rooted in frugal… Continue reading Localisation and digital innovation will define India’s EV manufacturing playbook
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Asia will define global EV transition: VinGroup’s Pham Sanh Chau
Pham Sanh Chau, MD & CEO, VinGroup Asia Operations Asia’s rapid urbanisation, rising vehicle ownership and escalating air-quality concerns make the region the focal point of the global electric mobility transition, said Pham Sanh Chau, MD & CEO, VinGroup Asia Operations during the ETAuto EV Conclave 2025. Asia not Europe or America will shape the… Continue reading Asia will define global EV transition: VinGroup’s Pham Sanh Chau
Norway backs India’s accelerating EV transition with deeper collaboration
Her Excellency May-Elin Stener Ambassador of Norway to India India’s rapid progress in electric mobility is drawing global attention, addressing the gathering, Her Excellency May-Elin Stener Ambassador of Norway to India, said the shift underway in Delhi and across the country demonstrates the power of ambitious targets backed by strong incentives and local innovation. “Electric… Continue reading Norway backs India’s accelerating EV transition with deeper collaboration
JSW MG Motor India seeks zero GST on EVs, calls for unified charging infra
JSW MG Motor India Managing Director Anurag Mehrotra JSW MG Motor India Managing Director Anurag Mehrotra on Thursday urged the Centre to introduce a 0 per cent GST rate on electric vehicles and continue consumer incentives until EVs account for at least 20 per cent of India’s passenger vehicle sales, emphasising that stable policy support… Continue reading JSW MG Motor India seeks zero GST on EVs, calls for unified charging infra
Uber enters B2B logistics with Uber Direct on ONDC, onboards Zepto, KPN Farm fresh
Kicking off with grocery deliveries for allies like Zepto, the service plans to branch out to popular food chains, including KFC and Burger King. Ride-hailing platform Uber has entered the B2B logistics space in India with the launch of Uber Direct. The new delivery service is integrated with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC),… Continue reading Uber enters B2B logistics with Uber Direct on ONDC, onboards Zepto, KPN Farm fresh
Europe’s EV sector warns about ‘efforts to dilute’ EU emissions targets
The Mona M03, XPengs first model under a new mass-market brand built with ride-hailing giant DiDi, is central to the automakers push into Chinas more affordable EV segment. Leaders from across Europe’s electric car industry on Wednesday urged the European Commission to stick to its 2035 zero-emission target for new cars, warning that any retreat… Continue reading Europe’s EV sector warns about ‘efforts to dilute’ EU emissions targets
India, EU committed for early conclusion of FTA negotiations: Goyal
Piyush Goyal Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said negotiations for the India-EU free trade agreement are progressing, and a rough outline of the pact has been prepared. He said both sides are committed to an early conclusion of the deal. “Ek free trade agreement ki motee-motee roop rekha taiyaar ho gayee hai… Continue reading India, EU committed for early conclusion of FTA negotiations: Goyal
Iron ore rebounds as weak China data revives stimulus hopes
Other steelmaking ingredients, coking coal and fell 1.29 per cent and added 0.36 per cent, respectively. Iron ore futures gained on Wednesday, snapping multiple sessions of losses, after soft factory data from top consumer China bolstered hopes of a fresh stimulus to spur economic growth in 2026. The most-traded iron ore contract on China’s Dalian… Continue reading Iron ore rebounds as weak China data revives stimulus hopes
Silver demand in auto sector to grow 3.4% annually, EVs to overtake ICE as biggest consumer by 2027: Report
The report noted that EV production is expected to overtake ICEs as the primary source of silver demand by 2027 and will account for 59 per cent of the share by 2031. Global silver demand from the automotive industry is projected to grow steadily at a CAGR of 3.4 per cent between 2025 and 2031,… Continue reading Silver demand in auto sector to grow 3.4% annually, EVs to overtake ICE as biggest consumer by 2027: Report
CAFE 3 showdown: Carmakers clash as Maruti–Toyota push for new ‘mini-car’ category for availing emissions leniency
The Minister told the companies to submit a representation on the matter even as the players have approached other ministries, including the Ministry of Heavy Industries, as well as the Ministry of Power. It’s a straight fight between the Japanese power duo of Maruti Suzuki-Toyota who are pitted against the might of the rest of… Continue reading CAFE 3 showdown: Carmakers clash as Maruti–Toyota push for new ‘mini-car’ category for availing emissions leniency