electric mobility

September 16, 2026 6:36 PM

India’s shift to electric mobility a strategic imperative for Viksit Bharat: Rajiv Gauba

NITI Aayog has launched the second edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), with Rajiv Gauba describing the transition to electric mobility as an economic, environmental and strategic imperative for achieving the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Addressing a NITI Aayog workshop on State EV policies, Gauba highlighted the rapid global shift towards electric vehicles. He noted that in 2025, electric cars accounted for around one-tenth of new car sales in the United States, more than a quart...

August 20, 2026 3:57 PM

India’s electric mobility revolution powers the journey towards global EV leadership

India is witnessing a fundamental transformation of its transportation landscape as electric mobility moves rapidly from a niche segment to a mainstream component of the automobile industry. The country’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem has expanded dramatically over the past decade, driven by policy support, rising consumer acceptance, technological progress, domestic manufacturing and growing charging infrastructure. The transformation is increasingly positioning India not only as a major EV...

June 3, 2026 3:38 PM

Cabinet approves ₹9,585-crore scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a two-year scheme aimed at replacing older trucks and buses operating in the Delhi-NCR region with cleaner BS-VI-compliant or electric vehicles. The initiative will be funded through the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and will be implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in coordination wit...

August 4, 2025 9:35 PM

NITI Aayog launches report on $200 billion electric vehicle opportunity in India

NITI Aayog on Monday launched its report titled “Unlocking a $200 Billion Opportunity: Electric Vehicles in India,” which provides a comprehensive assessment of the current challenges and strategic recommendations needed to accelerate India’s transition to electric mobility. The report was released by Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog, in the presence of B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog, Kamran Rizvi, Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, O. P. Agarwal, Distinguished Fellow, NITI A...