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
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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
Mahindra’s Gollagunta: Electric SUVs Will Dominate EV Space, Margins to Improve with Localization
Electric SUVs are poised to become the dominant force in India’s EV market, with customer profiles evolving from environmentally conscious early adopters to mainstream buyers attracted by features and efficiency gains, according to Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO of the Automotive Division at Mahindra & Mahindra. Speaking at the India EV Conclave 2025, Gollagunta outlined Mahindra’s bullish… Continue reading Mahindra’s Gollagunta: Electric SUVs Will Dominate EV Space, Margins to Improve with Localization
India Accelerates Rare Earth Manufacturing Push, MHI in Talks with Potential Producers
The Ministry of Heavy Industries is actively engaging with companies that have the potential to manufacture rare earth elements domestically, Additional Secretary Hanif Qureshi, IPS, announced at the India EV Conclave on Tuesday, marking a significant push toward self-reliance in critical EV components. The announcement comes amid an ongoing supply crisis triggered by China’s export… Continue reading India Accelerates Rare Earth Manufacturing Push, MHI in Talks with Potential Producers
R&D, Scale Key to Making Indian Automotive Sector Globally Competitive: MHI’s Qureshi
Innovation, research and development, and economies of scale represent the biggest challenges facing India’s automotive sector as it seeks to compete globally, Hanif Qureshi, IPS, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Heavy Industries, said at the India EV Conclave on Tuesday. In a candid assessment of India’s automotive competitiveness, Qureshi emphasized that “the real challenge… Continue reading R&D, Scale Key to Making Indian Automotive Sector Globally Competitive: MHI’s Qureshi
Second Phase of EV Manufacturing Scheme May Face Delays Amid India-EU Trade Talks: Hanif Qureshi
The second phase of India’s scheme to promote electric vehicle manufacturing could face delays as the country remains engaged in free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union, Hanif Qureshi, IPS, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Heavy Industries, revealed at the India EV Conclave on Tuesday. Speaking at the two-day event at Hyatt… Continue reading Second Phase of EV Manufacturing Scheme May Face Delays Amid India-EU Trade Talks: Hanif Qureshi
India’s EV Sector Poised to Surpass NITI Aayog Targets, Says Hanif Qureshi
India’s electric vehicle sector is on track to exceed the ambitious projections set by government think tank NITI Aayog, with growth rates potentially outpacing the forecasted 49% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2030, according to Hanif Qureshi, IPS, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Heavy Industries. Speaking at the inaugural day of Autocar Professional’s… Continue reading India’s EV Sector Poised to Surpass NITI Aayog Targets, Says Hanif Qureshi
India Makes Strides in EV Component Localization, Green Manufacturing Taking Root: Hanif Qureshi
India is witnessing significant progress in localizing electric vehicle components, with most green powertrain parts now being manufactured domestically, Hanif Qureshi, IPS, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Heavy Industries, announced at the India EV Conclave on Tuesday. Speaking at the event organized by Autocar Professional, Qureshi emphasized the government’s “substantial focus on localisation” and… Continue reading India Makes Strides in EV Component Localization, Green Manufacturing Taking Root: Hanif Qureshi