The automobile industry is an important driver of economic growth in India and one of the successful sectors in which India has high participation in global value chains.

The Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles whose members comprise of electric four-wheeler, three-wheeler, buses, two-wheeler and auto component manufacturers has been instrumental in the formulation of the FAME scheme which is the real turbocharger to the electromobility trend in India. Speaking to APF, Sohinder Gill, CEO, Hero Eco and Director of Corporate Affairs, SMEV, talks about what kind of policies and business models are needed to incentivise and provide a good growth platform for EVs.

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.

Electro mobility in transportation is rapidly spreading across the globe. Although India is currently at a nascent stage in this space, electric vehicles are finding continuous traction in the country.

The Government of India has announced the launch of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan. Announced in January 2013, the plan seek