NITI Aayog positions electric mobility as strategic to Viksit Bharat 2047

NITI Aayog says EV adoption is central to reducing India’s oil-import dependence, supporting auto-sector jobs and cutting pollution. It cited more than Rs 92,000 crore in financial assistance, EV policies in 29 states and UTs, expanding charging infrastructure and the Unified Bharat e-Charge app.

— Source publishedWed, 16 Sept, 2026, 17:53 IST·First seen Wed, 16 Sept, 2026, 17:58 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

NITI Aayog called electric mobility strategically essential for India, citing oil-import dependence, auto-sector jobs and pollution. It highlighted Rs 92,000

Key facts

  • India imports nearly 89% of its crude oil requirements
  • Automotive sector contributes 7.1% of India's GDP
  • Automotive sector supports nearly 1.9 crore jobs
  • More than Rs 92,000 crore in financial assistance deployed
  • 29 of 36 States and Union Territories have notified EV policies

What changed

NITI Aayog called electric mobility strategically essential for India, citing oil-import dependence, auto-sector jobs and pollution. It highlighted Rs 92,000 crore of support, expanding charging networks, the Unified Bharat e-Charge app and EV policies across 29 states and UTs.

Why this matters

Expand omni-channel EV retail around charging, financing and service partnerships as policy support and infrastructure make consumer adoption more viable.