Some key takeaways from the recommendations are such as continuation of FAME II for two more years, higher short-term booster incentives for consumers, support for in-house R&D & more.

The recommendations, submitted by FICCI's EV committee to the government, seek immediate support from policymakers to enhance attractiveness for these vehicles.

IC engine, hybrid or EV: Which way? As India joins the electrical vehicles bandwagon, A M Devendranath believes it will have to devise wise strategy for a smooth ride Like the solar boom 5 years back, today, the electric vehicles is causing a similar disruption in the auto industry globally. India, today is at the cusp of deciding its future and it is important for everyone to get a 360-degree perspective of what it means and what would work for our nation. This article is an attempt to put all these perspectives in place and make a call on what would work for India.

Biodiesel Association of India (BDAI) has sought Value Added Tax (VAT) relaxation on blending of biodiesel from states for promoting green fuel Blending and energy security in the country.