As India pursues rapid transport decarbonisation, building a strong domestic EV manufacturing base supports both environmental and economic priorities. Local production reduces lifecycle emissions from global supply chains, and lowers import dependence on fuels and components – supporting the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India missions.
India currently depends heavily on imports for advanced chemistry cells, semiconductors, and rare earth materials used in motors and batteries. Establishing a robust domestic ecosystem demands significant investment in technology, supply chains, and skilled labour. While government initiatives like Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for advanced chemistry cells and auto components have encouraged local manufacturing, gaps persist in raw material sourcing, precision manufacturing capabilities, and R&D for next generation chemistries. With the fast growing EV market, policy support, and expanding renewable energy capacity, India has a strong foundation for local value creation.
CSTEP’s initiative aims to create evidence for achieving Atmanirbhar Bharat in the EV automotive industry, using systems thinking, industry collaborations, and policy analysis.
