Delhi HC directs govt to disburse subsidies promised to EV buyersThe Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi government to promptly release electric vehicle subsidies. The court emphasized that procedural...
03 Sep, 2025, 05.53 PM IST
Electric two-wheeler buyers can avail subsidy of up to Rs 10,000 in first year of PM E-DRIVE, says Union Heavy Industries Minister HD KumaraswamyThe PM E-DRIVE Scheme will offer electric two-wheeler buyers a subsidy of up to Rs 10,000 in the first year, reducing to Rs 5,000 in the se...
12 Sep, 2024, 07.51 PM IST
Is it time for India’s EV sector to drop the crutches of subsidy?While subsidy cuts may be a roadblock for the EV growth in the short run, manufacturers should take it as an opportunity to reevaluate thei...
18 Feb, 2024, 09.27 AM IST
Budget: Charging infra push to electrify EV adoptionLack of charging stations has been a key concern for those wanting to buy electric vehicles, as that made them worried about the battery dr...
02 Feb, 2024, 12.30 AM IST
'Electrifying and eventful': Powered by a busy 2023, EV players on a highDuring the year, the Central government had issued notice to several electric two wheeler manufacturers asking them to refund about Rs 500 ...
03 Dec, 2023, 12.16 PM IST
EV penetration to grow exponentially, sector's profitability expected to delay take offSales of EVs is on a growth path, led by the two-wheeler segment. Penetration of electric two-wheelers in the overall two-wheeler sales inc...
06 Nov, 2023, 06.24 PM IST
Demand for electric two wheelers slowing down due to reduced government subsidy: ReportIn its report, CARE Ratings said the core segments of two wheelers, specifically the 75 cc - 110 cc range in motorcycles and the 75 cc - 12...
17 Aug, 2023, 08.23 PM IST
EV companies to return FAME II sops or face legal action after Centre cracks the whipThe Indian government will take legal action against electric vehicle (EV) companies that wrongfully claimed incentives under the FAME II s...
17 Jul, 2023, 08.08 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: Why is government’s FAME-II scheme for EV companies likely to be scrapped?Violation of local-sourcing norms by EV makers to avail subsidies under the FAME-II scheme is is one of the key reasons for the government’...
18 May, 2023, 05.17 PM IST
Electric two-wheeler monthly sales drop 23% in April; Ola Electric clocks marginal riseAccording to industry experts, the fall was due to the government's delay in disbursal of the FAME-II subsidy as multiple companies have co...
02 May, 2023, 09.26 PM IST
From FAME to deFAME: How an EV scheme turned into a rough rideIndia's flagship electric mobility scheme, FAME II, has been mired in controversies over allegations of manufacturers flouting value-additi...
29 Apr, 2023, 04.27 PM IST
Hero Electric, Okinawa under government lens over misuse of FAME sopsThe probe found the EV two-wheeler firms breached the localisation programme they had committed to, said the people. The recovery notices w...
29 Apr, 2023, 11.33 AM IST
Electric 2-wheeler companies hit a Rs 1,000 crore bumpSubsidy payments were to be made under FAME-II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) initiative, the government's flagsh...
17 Nov, 2022, 05.02 AM IST
Delhi govt soon to roll out op guidelines for subsidy payment on e-cycle purchases: OfficialsThe first 1,000 buyers of passenger e-cycles will also be given an additional subsidy of Rs 2,000 under the Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Pol...
22 May, 2022, 03.13 PM IST
Karnataka sweetens its EV policy, tech panel to define components that qualify for sopsThe committee will define and certify EV components eligible for the sops. The move will help the government identify and promote genuine i...
04 Jun, 2021, 09.28 PM IST
Karnataka tweaks EV policy, to offer 15% capital subsidy to investorsThe Cabinet decided to amend its Karnataka Electric Vehicle & Storage Policy, 2017, to improve upon its existing policy. The government wil...
27 May, 2021, 08.19 PM IST
Delhi government to roll out subsidy scheme under Electric Vehicle policyA demonstration of software for disbursal of the subsidy under the policy was made by officials of a private bank in a meeting with Transpo...
10 Sep, 2020, 08.22 PM IST