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

On July 11, multiple sources reported that the Ministry of Heavy Industries stated that the Indian government is working on a scheme to incentivise domestic rare earth magnet production. It is currently under inter-ministerial consultation. It will have a financial allocation of INR 13.45 billion. 
Based on multiple

On July 11, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), Government of India, announced a new incentive scheme under the PM E-DRIVE initiative to promote the adoption of electric trucks. The scheme covers N2 category trucks (GVW above 3.5 tonnes and up to 12 tonnes) and N3 category trucks (GVW above 12 tonnes and up to 55

On June 24, multiple sources reported that the Minister of Heavy Industries, India stated that the Government is planning a rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme. A final decision is expected within 15 to 20 days. The Ministry of Heavy Industries and the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) are working to finalize the

On June 24, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) announced the portal launch of the application process under the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI). The application portal will be open for applications from June 24, 2025, and will remain open until October 21, 2025.
The S

On June 18, the Ministry of Heavy Industries, India, in a social media post, announced that its secretary convened a strategic meeting with key stakeholders to tackle the rising demand for Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM). The discussions focused on indigenization efforts by the industry and the handholding needed

On June 12, multiple sources reported that the United States rejected India’s request for talks at the WTO (World Trade Organization) over tariffs on automobiles and parts. The US stated the tariffs were needed to protect national security. A 25% tariff on all auto imports has been in place since April 3, 2025.
Based

On June 10, multiple sources reported that the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, India, addressing a press conference in Switzerland, stated that China’s curbs on the export of rare-earth magnets are a ‘wake-up call’ which can impact important sectors like the auto industry and consumer goods.
The Indian gover

On June 6, the External Affairs Minister of India, the ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan took part in the 4th meeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue.
The Sides expressed interest in the joint ex

On June 2, multiple sources reported that the Union Heavy Industries Minister stated in a press conference that Tesla is not interested in manufacturing in India. They are interested in starting showrooms in India. He further stated that Mercedes-Benz, Skoda-Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Kia had shown interest in manufact

On June 2, the Government of India approved a scheme to promote the domestic manufacture of passenger cars, with a special focus on electric vehicles (EVs). It will attract investments from global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and promote India as a leading manufacturing destination for EVs. 
The approved appli

On May 30, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced that Maruti Suzuki India Limited has obtained the CMVR Compliance Certificate for their first electric vehicle, eVITARA – Suzuki's first global strategic BEV model.  Maruti Suzuki India Limited will be the exclusive manufacturer of eVITARA for t

On May 23, the Transport Minister of Maharashtra State, in a social media post, announced that the company responsible for supplying 5150 electric buses on a rental basis has been found inactive, and instructions were given to cancel the tender agreement with this company.
A revised schedule was given to the concerne

On May 22, the Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel chaired a meeting on the rollout of electric buses under the PM e-Drive Scheme. Following detailed deliberations, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has assured that approximately 4,500 electric buses will be provided to Bengaluru, 2,000 to Hyderabad, 2,800 t

On May 21, the Ministry for Heavy Industries chaired a inter-ministerial coordination meeting to review and accelerate the implementation of EV charging infrastructure under the PM E-Drive scheme. With a financial outlay of INR 20 billion, the PM E-Drive scheme will support the installation of approximately 72,000 EV

On May 14, the Union Cabinet of India approved the establishment of one more semiconductor unit under the India Semiconductor Mission. It is a joint venture of HCL and Foxconn. Together, they will set up a plant near Jewar airport in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority or YEIDA.
This plant will man

On May 6, the United Kingdom and India concluded talks on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that is set to benefit the automotive sectors in both countries. 
As part of the agreement, after staging over 10 years, India will eliminate tariffs on 85% of tariff lines covering 66% of existing UK exports. The dea

On May 6, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) issued a statement saying that it welcomes the signing of a UK-India Free Trade Agreement, which is a result of more than three years of complex negotiations. It will deepen trade and investment links between the two countries, especially in the automoti

On April 7, 2025, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), operating under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, announced the inauguration of its new office-cum-vehicle testing facility at the Vehicle Evaluation Laboratory (VEL) within the NATRAX campus in Indore. The facility was officially inaugurated on A

On April 7, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced the signing of multiple technology commercialization agreements under the National Mission on Power Electronics Technology (NaMPET) at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi.
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