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MHI Notifies PM E-DRIVE Incentives for Electric Ambulances with INR 500 Crore Outlay

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has notified demand incentives and localisation norms for electric ambulances under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, allocating INR 500 crore to support 3,811 vehicles over FY27 and FY28.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | June 19, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 441

MHI Tightens PM E-DRIVE Norms, Mandates Higher Localisation for EV Truck Components

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has amended the PM E-DRIVE Phased Manufacturing Programme, mandating higher localisation for EV truck components, with DC-DC converters and VCUs further tightened from September 2026, and Battery Management System (BMS) manufacturing made fully domestic from September 1, 2026, with imports allowed till August 31, 2026.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | April 30, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1389

MHI Extends PM E-DRIVE Electric 2-Whleer Incentives till July 2026

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has amended the PM E-DRIVE scheme, extending e-2W incentives to July 31, 2026, while retaining the INR 10,900 crore outlay and capping support for 24.79 lakh e-2Ws and 39,034 e-3Ws.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | March 31, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1460

MHI Invites Bids to Develop 6,000 MTPA Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Manufacturing Facilities

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to set up 6,000 MTPA integrated rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing capacity under an INR 7,280 crore incentive scheme aimed at boosting domestic production and reducing import dependence.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | March 20, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1239

MHI Extends Traction Motor Import Deadline to August 2026 Under PM E-DRIVE Scheme

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has relaxed localisation norms under the INR 10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE Scheme, allowing electric truck and bus manufacturers to import traction motors with rare-earth magnets until August 31, 2026.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | March 17, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 851

Kumaraswamy Inaugurates 5 MW Solar Plant, 30T EAF, and Turbo Generator at BHEL Haridwar

Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy has inaugurated a 5 MW solar plant, which is developed by AMPIN Energy Transition, a 30-ton Electric Arc Furnace, and flagged off a large turbo generator at BHEL Haridwar, advancing India’s clean energy goals and domestic heavy electrical manufacturing capabilities.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | March 13, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1021

India Achieves Target for Electric L5 Three-Wheelers Under PM E-DRIVE Scheme Ahead of Schedule

India has hit its full deployment target for electric three-wheelers (L5) under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme ahead of schedule, with around 2.88 lakh units sold and incentives for the segment closing after December 26, 2025. Support for electric two-wheelers and e-rickshaws/e-carts will continue until March 31, 2026.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | January 01, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 961

Ola Electric Bags INR 366.78 Crore PLI-Auto Incentive for FY25

Ola Electric has secured a sanction of INR 366.78 crore from the Ministry of Heavy Industries under the PLI-Auto Scheme for FY 2024–25, recognising its scale, localisation, and technology-driven EV manufacturing capabilities.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | December 26, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2070

ARAI–Micelio Digital Twin Lab Becomes Fully Operational, Set to Transform EV Testing Technologies

The Digital Twin Lab is designed to enable simulation-led development for Electric Vehicles (EVs), providing startups, MSMEs and OEMs with the tools to accelerate design, validation and deployment. Its capabilities and impact on India's mobility ecosystem will be showcased at Micelio’s ‘Global Clean Mobility Summit 2025.'

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | October 11, 2025 | By News Bureau | 1228

C-DAC and ICAT Collaborate to Develop Indigenous Automotive Solutions

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) have signed an MoU to jointly develop indigenous, future-ready technologies for India’s automotive sector.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | October 10, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1194