Automobile Industry in India

By 2030, the Indian government has committed that 30% of the new vehicle sales in India would be electric.

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Growing
Demand

* Rising middle-class income and a huge youth population will result in strong demand.

*In December 2024, the total production of passenger vehicles*, three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles was 19,21,268 units. ​

* The global EV market was estimated at approximately US$ 250 billion in 2021 and by 2028, it is projected to grow by 5 times to US$ 1,318 billion.

Growing Demand

Opportunities

* India could be a leader in shared mobility by 2030, providing opportunities for electric and autonomous vehicles.

* Focus is shifting to electric vehicles to reduce emissions.

Opportunities

Rising
Investment

* The automobile sector received a cumulative equity FDI inflow of about Rs. 3,22,015 crore (US$ 36.21 billion) between April 2000 - September 2024.​

* India is on track to become the largest EV market by 2030, with a total investment opportunity of more than US$ 200 billion.

Rising Investment

Policy
Support

* The Centre has launched the PM E-DRIVE scheme with a budget of US$ 1.30 billion (Rs. 10,900 crore), effective from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026. The initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), establish charging infrastructure, and develop an EV manufacturing ecosystem in India.

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Last updated: May, 2025

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