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India's EV battery demand to rise multifold to 256.3 GWh by 2032: Report

India's electric vehicle (EV) battery market demand will surge from 17.7 GWh in 2025 to a staggering 256.3 GWh by 2032, according to a Customized Energy Solutions' (CES) report on Friday. This explosive growth is driven by India's push toward electrification, with rising fuel prices, strong consumer demand, rapid model launches, and robust policy support, all converging to create a unique growth environment, the 2025 EV Battery Technology Review Report said. It notes that a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35 per cent is expected over the next seven years, signalling a seismic shift in the nation's automotive sector. As electric mobility accelerates worldwide, the report provides deep insights into breakthroughs in chemistry, performance, advancements, and manufacturing strategies shaping next-generation battery systems. "Breakthroughs in battery chemistry are at the core of India's EV revolution. Innovations like LFP Gen 4 and the emergence of sodium-ion technology are not ju

Eyeing EV top spot, Maruti to set up 100K charging points, launch new range

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday said it aims to drive in multiple electric models across bodystyles and set up charging infrastructure across the country as it looks to attain leadership in the segment. The auto major, which is gearing up to introduce its first electric vehicle model e Vitara next year, plans to set up around 1 lakh charging stations by 2030 in partnership with its dealer partners and charging point operators. "Aligning with our parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation's vision, we will be launching many more electric vehicles across body types and segments in the coming years," Maruti Suzuki India MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said in an event here. In line with this vision, by 2030, the company aims to establish a network of over 1 lakh charging points in partnership with dealers and charge point operators, he added. "We will be the leader in electric mobility in the country, and as a market leader, all our efforts will be to make EV adoption easier for all our ...

M&M to build high-power highway network as it expands EV portfolio

Mahindra plans to deploy 1,000 ultra-fast highway chargers by 2027 across 250 major corridors, complementing its growing INGLO-based electric SUV lineup and rising EV production capacity

Tesla aims to roll out new charging network to boost EV adoption in India

Tesla aims to make charging easier across India with new stations, encouraging more people to switch to electric vehicles

Mahindra to set up 250 EV charging stations along highways by 2027

Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday said it plans to set up 250 electric vehicle charging stations, each with 180 kW, by the end of 2027. The network will entail 1,000 charging points across 250 stations aligning with the government's priority of strengthening public EV charging infrastructure to accelerate EV adoption in India, the Mumbai-based automaker said in a statement. The company has already inaugurated the first two Charge_IN stations in Hoskote on NH 75, Bengaluru Chennai highway and Murthal on NH44, about 50 km from Delhi, it added. "Electric mobility is about driving a larger shift towards cleaner, sustainable transportation. XEV 9e and BE 6, with their impressive 500 km real-world range, ensure drivers feel confident on long journeys. Meanwhile, with our ultra-fast charging network by Charge_IN we will be creating an open and accessible network for all EV users," Mahindra & Mahindra CEO Automotive Division Nalinikanth Gollagunta stated. The Charge_IN stations will be .

VinFast slightly outsells Tesla in close fight during festival season

Vinfast sold 137 cars versus Tesla's 109 during the festive months of September and October, as BYD maintained a strong lead with over 1,100 cars sold, according to Fada data

Norton unveils four new bikes, outlines revival roadmap at EICMA 2025

Norton Motorcycles, backed by TVS Motor, announced its 'Resurgence' strategy and unveiled four all-new models - Manx R, Manx, Atlas, and Atlas GT - at the Milan auto show

Tesla hires ex-Lamborghini chief Sharad Agarwal to lead India operations

Before joining Tesla, Sharad Agarwal led Lamborghini India for nearly a decade, helping the brand dominate the country's super-luxury market

Hinduja Group to invest Rs 20,000 cr in Andhra across energy, EV sectors

Diversified conglomerate Hinduja Group has agreed to invest Rs 20,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh in phases, following a meeting with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in London, the state government said on Monday. Naidu met Ashok Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Group India; Prakash Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Group Europe; and Shom Hinduja, Founder of Hinduja Renewables, to discuss investment opportunities in the energy and transport sectors. "An agreement of Rs 20,000 crore investment in phases was signed between the Andhra Pradesh government and the Hinduja Group to expand its investments in the state in a phased manner," said a government release. As part of the pact, the Hinduja Group will enhance the capacity of the Visakhapatnam power plant by 1,600 MW and set up solar and wind energy projects in the Rayalaseema region. The group will also establish an electric bus and light commercial vehicle manufacturing plant at Mallavalli in Krishna district to boost the state's EV ecosyste

Honda unveils electric SUV concept; to debut in Indian market in 2027

Japanese auto major Honda Motor Co., Ltd, on Wednesday unveiled Honda 0 a (alpha), its next-generation EV, which is scheduled to go on sale in India in 2027. The Honda 0 a is being developed as an SUV that will blend with both urban and natural environments, supporting people's lives in every situation, the automaker stated while unveiling the model at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The production model of the Honda 0 a is scheduled to go on sale globally, mainly in Japan and India, in 2027, it added. Honda 0 a would be the first battery electric vehicle model for the company in India. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Director, President and Representative, Toshihiro Mibe, said Honda is working toward an ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality for all of its products and corporate activities by 2050. Although the market environment surrounding electrification continues to be uncertain, the company believes that, in the long run, the shift toward EVs will continue, he added. Therefore,

China challenges India's EV, auto PLI schemes at WTO over trade rules

China has alleged that certain conditions in India's Production Linked Incentive schemes for advanced chemistry cell battery, automobiles and the policy to promote the manufacturing of electric vehicles violate global trade rules, and has filed a complaint against these measures at the WTO. According to a communication of the Geneva-based WTO, China has sought consultations with India on these measures under WTO's dispute settlement mechanism. Beijing has stated that measures adopted by India are contingent upon the use of domestic over imported goods and discriminate against goods of Chinese origin. These measures appear to be inconsistent with India's obligations under the SCM (Subsidies and Countervailing Measures) Agreement, the GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) 1994 and the TRIMs (Trade-Related Investment Measures) Agreement. "...as a consequence of the foregoing, the measures at issue appear to nullify or impair benefits accruing to China, directly or indirectly,

Celcius to invest ₹100 cr in 3.5-ton EV reefer fleet with Switch Mobility

Celcius will invest ₹100 crore in refrigerated electric trucks and charging infra; launches 'Celcius Green' vertical to create a zero-emission cold logistics network.

UP to offer EV incentives only to locally manufactured vehicles from Oct 14

Starting October 14, Uttar Pradesh will provide EV incentives only to vehicles that are manufactured, sold, and registered within the state, aiming to boost local production and employment

Can Ola's rare-earth-free motor power India's self-reliant EV revolution?

By replacing rare-earth magnets with ferrite, Ola aims to make EVs cheaper, locally sourced, and less reliant on Chinese supply chains. But key engineering hurdles remain

IPO-bound EV startup Simple Energy plans aggressive expansion by 2029

Bengaluru-headquartered Simple Energy, founded in 2019, opened its first showroom last year and now operates 53 outlets across the country

Aiming to reach Rs 400 crore revenue in FY26: Euler Motors founder

Founder & CEO Saurav Kumar says the firm will expand to 100 cities, launch affordable EVs, and ramp up production as it eyes doubling revenue to Rs 400 crore in FY26

Simple Energy develops India's first heavy rare earth-free EV motor

Simple Energy has started commercial production of heavy-rare-earth free EV motors, achieving 95 per cent localisation as it eyes a $350 million IPO in FY27

Delhi govt set to release Rs 140 crore EV subsidy dues after HC rap

The Delhi government will soon begin clearing pending electric vehicle (EV) subsidy dues of about Rs 140 crore, officials said on Monday. Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said the department will verify all subsidy applications to address the backlog, which has accumulated over two years. According to an official, the government is also preparing a portal for clearing the pending dues. The development comes in the aftermath of directions by the Delhi High Court. The court on September 3 ordered the Delhi government to take immediate steps to disburse the subsidies promised to customers for buying electric vehicles and said procedural hurdles cannot be used as a pretext to delay payments. A bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhayaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela noted that the government cannot hide behind the fact that the Delhi Electric Vehicles Policy of 2020 does not prescribe a timeline for disbursing the amount. Officials stated that the order will be followed,

India tests alternate EV motors as China tightens rare earth exports

Seven Indian automakers are reviewing the motors, and if cleared, production could begin within a year, well ahead of an initial 2029 target

Hinduja Group to invest ₹7,500 cr in TN, AstraZeneca to expand GITC

The Hinduja Group will target cell and battery manufacturing for Tamil Nadu's EV ecosystem, while AstraZeneca will invest ₹716 crore to expand its Chennai innovation and tech centre