As India accelerates its electric vehicle transition, industry leaders at the India EV Conclave warned that inadequate workforce skilling could become a major bottleneck, with training for technicians and service personnel consistently treated as an afterthought by both government and manufacturers. Vinkesh Gulati, Chairperson of the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), was blunt in his… Continue reading Industry Leaders Highlight Skilling Crisis in India’s EV Transition
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Industry Calls for Policy Consistency, Infras Focus at EV Conclave
Senior executives from India’s automotive industry gathered at the Hyatt Regency Delhi for Autocar Professional’s India EV Conclave, calling for greater policy clarity, charging infrastructure investment, and a technology-agnostic approach to meet the country’s electric mobility goals. Speaking at a panel discussion titled “Will Policy Clarity and Industry Collaboration be the Real Driver of India’s… Continue reading Industry Calls for Policy Consistency, Infras Focus at EV Conclave
Citroën India Partners with Sundaram Finance for Vehicle Financing
Citroën India announced a strategic partnership with Sundaram Finance Ltd on Monday to provide financing solutions for customers nationwide, with a focus on expanding accessibility in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. The collaboration forms part of Citroën’s ‘Citroën 2.0 – Shift into the New’ strategy. The partnership will offer customers competitive interest rates, simplified… Continue reading Citroën India Partners with Sundaram Finance for Vehicle Financing
Simple Energy Appoints Marketing and Brand Heads, Expands Team to 40
Simple Energy, a Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer, announced the appointments of Jitin Johnson as Head of Marketing and Kevin Thomas as Head of Brand on Monday, while expanding its marketing team to over 40 professionals. The appointments are part of the company’s strategy to establish 150 retail stores and 200 service centers across India by… Continue reading Simple Energy Appoints Marketing and Brand Heads, Expands Team to 40
Simple Energy Appoints Marketing and Brand Heads, Expands Team to 40
Simple Energy, a Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer, announced the appointments of Jitin Johnson as Head of Marketing and Kevin Thomas as Head of Brand on Monday, while expanding its marketing team to over 40 professionals. The appointments are part of the company’s strategy to establish 150 retail stores and 200 service centers across India by… Continue reading Simple Energy Appoints Marketing and Brand Heads, Expands Team to 40
TAFE Unveils Electric Hybrid Tractor at Agritechnica 2025
Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE) Limited unveiled its electric hybrid tractor, the TAFE EVX75, at Agritechnica 2025 in Germany on Monday, while its EV28 electric tractor secured a position as a finalist in the “Tractor of the Year (TOTY) 2026” Award in the Sustainable Tractor Category. The Indian tractor manufacturer also showcased three new product… Continue reading TAFE Unveils Electric Hybrid Tractor at Agritechnica 2025
TAFE Unveils Electric Hybrid Tractor at Agritechnica 2025
Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE) Limited unveiled its electric hybrid tractor, the TAFE EVX75, at Agritechnica 2025 in Germany on Monday, while its EV28 electric tractor secured a position as a finalist in the “Tractor of the Year (TOTY) 2026” Award in the Sustainable Tractor Category. The Indian tractor manufacturer also showcased three new product… Continue reading TAFE Unveils Electric Hybrid Tractor at Agritechnica 2025
Mercedes-Benz MD Iyer Says On-Road Price Parity Essential for EV Growth
Taxation policies have a disproportionately large impact on luxury electric vehicle sales, with on-road price parity between EVs and internal combustion engine vehicles serving as the critical tipping point for market adoption, according to Santosh Iyer, MD & CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, at the India EV Conclave 2025. Iyer emphasized that while environmental considerations matter,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz MD Iyer Says On-Road Price Parity Essential for EV Growth
BMW MD Brar: Charging Infrastructure Crisis Threatens India’s EV Growth, Luxury Segment Shows Way Forward
India faces a critical charging infrastructure deficit that could impede electric vehicle growth, with the current ratio of one charger for every 40 vehicles falling far short of developed market standards, according to Hardeep Brar, President & CEO of BMW Group India, speaking at the India EV Conclave 2025. Brar highlighted that while the luxury… Continue reading BMW MD Brar: Charging Infrastructure Crisis Threatens India’s EV Growth, Luxury Segment Shows Way Forward
JSW MG MD Mehrotra Forecasts 25-30% Market Share for EVs by 2030
JSW MG Motor India projects new energy vehicles, including hybrids and EVs, will constitute 25-30% of India’s automotive market by 2030, significantly exceeding government projections, according to MD Anurag Mehrotra at the India EV Conclave 2025. Mehrotra emphasized that electric vehicle adoption is rapidly expanding beyond metropolitan areas, transforming into a nationwide phenomenon rather than… Continue reading JSW MG MD Mehrotra Forecasts 25-30% Market Share for EVs by 2030