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MHI Tightens Localisation Norms for N2, N3 e-Trucks Under PM E-DRIVE

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has tightened localisation norms under the Phased Manufacturing Programme for N2 and N3 e-trucks under PM E-DRIVE, mandating deeper domestic manufacturing of traction motors and motor controllers from April 1, 2027.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | September 10, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 766

MHI Receives 20 Bids Under INR 7,280 Crore REPM Manufacturing Scheme

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has received 20 bids, including Coal India, L&T, ReNew, Prozeal Green Energy and Attero Recycling, under its REPM manufacturing scheme, with five manufacturers to be eventually selected to establish a combined 6,000 MTPA of integrated sintered NdFeB magnet capacity.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | August 14, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1520

Ola Electric Secures Five-Year PLI Window, Unlocks Up to INR 7,240 Crore for Cell Manufacturing

MHI approves revised timelines for Ola Electric’s 20 GWh ACC allocation, enabling incentives through CY2031 as the company scales domestic cell manufacturing.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | August 12, 2026 | By News Bureau | 998

Govt. Invites Global Bids for 10 GWh ACC Battery Manufacturing Under PLIACC Scheme

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has invited global bids for 10 GWh ACC battery manufacturing under the PLI scheme to strengthen grid scale energy storage, support renewable energy integration and boost domestic manufacturing.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | July 16, 2026 | By EI News Network | 1070

Kazam Launches Free Integration Drive to Onboard CPOs onto Unified Bharat e-Charge

Kazam's seven-day programme aims to help eligible charge point operators connect to the national EV charging interoperability platform at no initial integration cost.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | July 13, 2026 | By News Bureau | 1009

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 | 733

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 | 2236

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 | 2422

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 | 1708

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 | 1460