On September 30, 2025, the Ministry of Heavy Industries issued amendments to the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) for e-buses and N2 category e-trucks under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme. The changes modify domestic manufacturing requirements for traction motors and integrated systems.
For e-buses, the amended PMP requir

On September 26, 2025, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), Government of India, issued guidelines for deploying Electric Vehicle Public Charging Stations (EV PCS) under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, with a total budget of INR 109 billion. Of this, INR 20 billion is designated for public charging infrastructure, includin

On September 25, 2025, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, circulated revised draft Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE 3) standards for passenger cars, inviting stakeholder comments for the compliance cycle spanning fiscal years 2027-28 to 2031-32.
Key Highlights:
The draft CAFE 3 standards

On September 11, National Highways for Electric Vehicles (NHEV) and Transvolt Mobility formalized the deployment of 1,000 electric trucks in India. The rollout follows a year-long technical trial that began in Chennai on World EV Day 2024, and included trials led by Ease of Doing Business, previously responsible for

On September 10, 2025, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) held the 7th edition of its Auto Retail Conclave, addressing industry leaders and government officials. FADA commented on recent GST reforms, highlighting that while GST 2.0 is significant, the removal of Compensation Cess could impact de

On September 3, during its 56th meeting, the GST Council approved comprehensive tax reforms for India’s automotive industry, announcing various rate cuts for OEMs' vehicles. In response, many major OEMs in India—including Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, JSW MG Motor, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Hyundai Motor India, Kia

On September 3, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved an INR 15 billion Incentive Scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission to build domestic recycling capacity for critical minerals. The six-year programme (FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31) targets e-waste, lithium-ion battery scrap, and other secondary sources such as

On September 3, during its 56th meeting, the GST Council approved comprehensive tax reforms for India’s automotive industry. Key changes include:
Small petrol, LPG, and CNG cars (≤1,200 cc, ≤4,000 mm): GST cut from 28% to 18%.Diesel cars (≤1,500 cc, ≤4,000 mm): GST cut from 28% to 18%.Motorcycles (≤350 cc) and three-

On August 30, 2025, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) clarified that concerns over mileage loss, warranty issues, or water ingress related to 20% ethanol-blended gasoline (E20) are misplaced. It is mentioned that real-world fuel efficiency depends more on driving habits, vehicle condition, and mai

On August 28, CG Semi Private Limited, a subsidiary of CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited (Murugappa Group), inaugurated its first Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. CG Semi is a joint venture that includes Renesas Electronics Corporation and Stars Microelectronics (

On August 18, multiple sources reported that the government of India is expected to cut the GST rate on small gasoline and diesel cars, as well as two-wheelers under 350 cc, from 28% to 18% ahead of Diwali, a move aimed at boosting demand in the entry-level segments. Currently, small cars up to 4 meters in length and

On August 8, 2025, the Ministry of Heavy Industries issued a notification revising the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme. The amended scheme now has an outlay of INR 109 billion and will be implemented from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028. The scheme aims to acceler

On August 4, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would be “substantially raising” the tariff on Indian exports to the U.S. over that country’s purchases of Russian oil.
“India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then, for much of the Oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits

On July 15, 2025, the long wait ended for Tesla enthusiasts in India as the company officially opened its first showroom in Mumbai and began accepting orders for the Model Y. A second showroom is also set to open soon in Delhi, along with Superchargers in both cities.
Back in 2021, Tesla established a subsidiary name

On July 30, President Trump announced that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, "plus an unspecified penalty" for buying Russian oil and weapons.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the measures would take effect from August 1, the U.S. deadline for a trade deals with all cou

On July 24, the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) stated that the UK-India trade agreement represents a significant achievement, partially liberalising the Indian automotive market for the first time. 
While the highly complex deal confirms some compromises, its entry into force will provide commercial

On July 24, India and the United Kingdom formally ratified the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), introducing a quota-linked framework to boost bilateral trade in luxury automobiles and clean-technology vehicles.
The agreement is set to take effect after completing domestic procedures and inc

On July 23, the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), under the Department of Atomic Energy, announced its ongoing efforts to explore and augment rare earth elements (REE) across various geological regions in India. AMD estimates about 7.23 million tonnes of rare earth oxides contained in mo

On July 17, the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, initiated the formulation of the Automotive Mission Plan 2047 (AMP 2047). The plan aims to boost innovation, enhance global competitiveness, and drive sustainable development, positioning India as a global automotive leader by 2047.
The inaugural meet