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ARTICLE · 09 OCTOBER 2025

Driving E-Mobility Forward: India's Big Move To Localize EV Component Manufacturing

The Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, has introduced significant amendments to the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) for electric vehicles...

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Introduction

The Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, has introduced significant amendments to the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) for electric vehicles, specifically e-buses and N2 category e-trucks, under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme. These modifications, published in The Gazette of India on September 30th, 2025, aim to strengthen domestic manufacturing of key electric vehicle components, these modifications are a clear signal that the government is serious about rooting the manufacturing of key EV components specifically the Traction Motor domestically. The new mandates introduce aggressive timelines, starting as early as September 1, 2025, and extending into 2026, to ensure that the vital heart of an EV is ‘Made in India'.

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