Critical Minerals Policy Can Cut India’s Import Bill by ₹2–3 Lakh Crore—If Execution Works

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

The government’s move to build a domestic processing value chain for critical minerals comes at a decisive moment. India is rapidly expanding its electric vehicle ecosystem, scaling up renewable energy, and pushing for high-tech manufacturing. Yet beneath this ambition lies a structural

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Centre Revises PM E-DRIVE EV Deadlines

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

The Centre has revised the PM E-DRIVE scheme, extending incentive timelines for some electric vehicle segments while tightening payout conditions under the fund-limited programme. The changes are aimed at keeping support in place for electric scooters and selected three-wheelers, but with stricter caps and clearer cut-off dates. PM E-DRIVE Scheme Gets New Deadlines Under

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TVS Motor Leads EV Two-Wheeler Market

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

TVS Motor led India’s electric two-wheeler market in March 2026, overtaking rivals as strong iQube demand, wider distribution and year-end buying momentum pushed registrations higher. The latest market data also showed Ola Electric slipping to fifth place, underlining how legacy manufacturers are tightening their grip on the fast-growing EV segment. TVS Motor Leads EV

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India’s Zinc Battery Innovation and Its Effect on Renewable Storage Costs

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2026

India has just achieved a major win in battery science. A new zinc-ion battery has shown it can keep 98 percent of its capacity after 500 charges. While that sounds like a dry laboratory statistic, its real-world impact is massive. If this technology moves from the lab to the factory, it will do much more […]

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Coal India Lithium Expansion: The PSU India Turned Into A Strategic Resource Weapon

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

The decision of Coal India to create a Chile-based arm to acquire lithium and copper assets looks, at first glance, like a company experimenting with diversification. A coal miner entering battery minerals sounds unusual but not historic. Yet the move is actually the visible endpoint of a policy shift that began more than a decade […]

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Maharashtra’s EV Push Is a Template Other States Must Copy

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Maharashtra has taken a practical step that deserves appreciation: it is not just announcing an Electric Vehicle policy, it is funding it and executing it. The recent clearance of ₹60 crore for EV incentives and toll waivers is not a headline-grabbing mega number, but it is exactly the kind of credibility signal that changes market […]

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How India Can Reduce Oil Consumption Through Time-Bound EV Policy Enforcement

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

Introduction India’s energy vulnerability is not electricity scarcity but oil dependence. Despite having adequate national power generation capacity and a steadily strengthening transmission backbone, India remains structurally exposed to global crude oil markets. Petrol and diesel continue to dominate transport energy consumption, making fuel imports a persistent

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Tesla to Open Showroom in Bengaluru Soon

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

Electric vehicle maker Tesla is set to open a showroom in Bengaluru, marking its expansion into southern India. The upcoming outlet will strengthen Tesla’s retail presence as the company continues to assess demand and build visibility in the Indian market. The Bengaluru showroom is expected to serve as an experience centre, allowing customers to view […]

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Tesla India Sells Just 40 Units In October

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2025

Tesla’s India operations recorded a sharp fall in vehicle deliveries, with only 40 units sold in October 2025 compared to 64 in September. This marks a 37.5% month-on-month drop, bringing the total number of Tesla cars sold in India so far to just over 100 units since its entry earlier this year. Reasons Behind The […]

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Ola Electric Shares Jump 5% After PLI Nod for Gen 3 Scooters

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

Ola Electric’s share price surged nearly 5–7%, touching around ₹51–52, after the company announced it had secured Production Linked Incentive (PLI) certification for its Gen 3 scooter lineup. The certification makes the firm eligible for government incentives ranging between 13% and 18% of approved sales value until 2028. Gen 3 Scooters Drive Majority Sales The […]