Industry leaders at Autocar Professional‘s India EV Conclave emphasized the urgent need for deep localization of components and prioritizing software development to make India’s electric vehicle ecosystem globally competitive. Speaking at a panel discussion on “Building the EV Value Chain: The Road to Deep Localisation” at Hyatt Regency Delhi, executives from Continental, Lumax Auto, Gulf… Continue reading EV Industry Leaders Call for Deep Localization, Software Focus at India EV Conclave
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E-Bus Penetration to Reach 20-30% by 2030, Says Olectra CEO at India EV Conclave
India’s electric bus segment is poised for steady but measured growth, with penetration levels expected to reach 20-30 percent by 2030, according to Mahesh Babu, CEO of Olectra Greentech, speaking at the India EV Conclave. “By 2030, the EV penetration levels in buses will largely remain around 20-30 percent,” Babu stated during the panel discussion… Continue reading E-Bus Penetration to Reach 20-30% by 2030, Says Olectra CEO at India EV Conclave
BYD India Confident of 20% EV Penetration by 2030 Despite Supply Chain Headwinds
Chinese automotive giant BYD’s India operations expressed optimism about the country’s electric vehicle trajectory, predicting that passenger car EV penetration will reach 20 percent by 2030, as the company focuses on addressing consumer concerns beyond just awareness. Rajeev Chauhan, Head of Electric PV Business at BYD India, told attendees at the India EV Conclave that… Continue reading BYD India Confident of 20% EV Penetration by 2030 Despite Supply Chain Headwinds
Industry Leaders Sound Alarm on China Supply Chain Dependence at India EV Conclave
Top executives from India’s electric vehicle sector issued a clarion call for supply chain diversification at the India EV Conclave, warning that heavy dependence on China for critical components poses long-term risks to the industry’s global competitiveness. Eric Vas, President of EVs at Bajaj Auto, delivered a stark warning during the panel discussion on ‘Mapping… Continue reading Industry Leaders Sound Alarm on China Supply Chain Dependence at India EV Conclave
Industry Leaders Highlight Skilling Crisis in India’s EV Transition
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
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