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PM E-DRIVE extended till March 2028, e-2Ws get up to Rs 5000 incentive
- August 11, 2026
Source: Telangana Today
The government has extended the PM E-DRIVE scheme by two years to March 31, 2028 with electric two-wheelers continuing to receive purchase incentives as part of efforts to accelerate EV adoption and strengthen domestic manufacturing. Under the revised provisions, registered electric two-wheelers will be eligible for purchase incentives for the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028
EV industry to create 40 million jobs by 2030, pay 45% more: Report
- August 10, 2026
Source: NDTV
India's electric vehicle story is no longer just about what people will drive. It is increasingly about who will build, charge, service, manage and recycle those vehicles. India's EV industry could create 30 million to 40 million jobs by 2030, according to Adecco India. Battery manufacturing, charging infrastructure, fleet operations, software, vehicle servicing and battery recycling are expected to become some of the biggest sources of new employment.
Delhi Plans Scrappage Incentives For E-Rickshaws Under EV Policy 2.0
- June 16, 2026
Source: Acko Drive
The Delhi government is considering the introduction of scrappage incentives for older e-rickshaws and Gramin Sewa vehicles as part of its proposed Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, according to officials familiar with the development. The proposal is aimed at encouraging owners to replace ageing vehicles with newer electric alternatives, in line with the capital’s broader push towards cleaner mobility.
India tightens electric truck norms, links subsidies to domestic electronics production
- May 01, 2026
Source: Saur Energy
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has mandated domestic manufacturing of key electronic systems in electric trucks from September 2026. The revised PMP enforces component-level production of BMS, DC-DC converters, and VCUs. Compliance with these localisation requirements will be necessary for manufacturers to qualify for incentives under the government’s e-truck subsidy scheme.
Haryana drafts new building code to allow EV charging in basements
- April 29, 2026
Source: Hindustan Times
The department of town and country planning (DTCP), Government of Haryana, has proposed amendments to the Haryana Building Code 2017 to allow the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across residential and commercial real estate projects in the city and throughout the state. The department has also proposed to allow EV charging points in basements and stilt parking areas subject to compliance with fire safety norms,
Union Budget 2026 allocates INR1,500 crore for EV Scheme, expands battery and semiconductor push
- February 02, 2026
Source: Deccan Founders
The Union Budget 2026-27 allocates INR 1,500 crore to the PM E-Drive scheme. The PM E-Drive scheme, succeeding FAME India in October 2024 with a ₹10,900 crore budget, supported over 2.1 million EVs by December 2025. Purchase incentives for two- and three-wheelers end by March 2026.
Big push for solar, EVs, critical minerals and strategic manufacturing in Budget 2026
- February 01, 2026
Source: Mercom India
The Union Budget 2026–27 has placed clean energy and manufacturing at the center of India’s growth strategy, unveiling targeted outlays, customs duty rationalization, and policy reforms to accelerate renewables, electric vehicles (EVs), critical minerals, and semiconductor manufacturing.
Delhi EV Policy 2.0: Subsidy for women, Rs 1 lakh incentive for 4-wheelers
- January 05, 2026
Source: NDTV
The Delhi government is gearing up to roll out a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0, aimed at fast-tracking clean mobility across the national capital. Draft recommendations, reviewed by the Transport Department, propose sharply increased incentives, support for local manufacturing, and major power infrastructure upgrades to meet the city's growing EV demand.
Tamil Nadu extends 100 percent EV road tax exemption until 2027
- January 01, 2026
Source: Saur Energy
Tamil Nadu government has extended its 100 per cent road tax exemption for all battery-operated vehicles by two years - from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. The decision, announced through a government order, aims to sustain the state’s momentum in promoting clean mobility and supporting local EV manufacturing.
India sets the benchmark for electric tractors with new national test standard
- December 30, 2025
Source: Manufacturing Today
Indian Standard IS 19262: 2025, titled Electric Agricultural Tractors—Test Code, created by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), aims to enhance the safety, reliability, and performance of electric agricultural tractors through standardised testing protocols.