Sectoral insight report says while clean mobility transition is technically possible, India’s current transport system is not aligned towards the vision. It recommends a phased strategy.
On the surface, the collaboration seems like a masterstroke: Toyota brings global EV pedigree, and Maruti has local manufacturing prowess and market reach. But it’s more complex than that.
BluSmart became a disruptor in the clean mobility industry with a fleet of all-electric cabs. Now, SEBI is probing Rs 978 crore loans and has barred the co-founders from accessing the market.
Despite Tesla’s tremendous brand image and Musk being one of the most influential figures on the planet, he may struggle to compete in India’s EV market.
With the Creta Electric, Hyundai is clearly targeting buyers who might want to switch to electric but remain hesitant and prefer a familiar brand and product.
Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.
PM E-DRIVE scheme, replacing FAME, is aimed at incentivising the uptake of electric vehicles. PM-eBus Sewa PSM scheme to support deployment of over 38,000 e-buses for 5 years.
Making a jump from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles is the kind of romantic prospect that would appeal to India, which jumped from a shortage of landline phones to an abundance of smartphones.
India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.
Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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