Industry News & Updates
Policy updates, funding announcements, technology breakthroughs, and Go4Garage platform news from India's EV ecosystem.
Go4Garage Launches URGAA 2.0: All-33-State Compliance Coverage with Automated DISCOM Filing
Go4Garage has released URGAA 2.0, extending its AI-powered compliance platform to cover all 33 Indian states with automated DISCOM application filing, real-time regulatory change alerts, and a new penalty risk assessment dashboard. The update integrates with 18 DISCOM portals and processes compliance workflows 40% faster than the previous version, covering 78% of India's installed public charging capacity.
Ministry of Power Mandates OCPP 2.0 Compliance for All Public Chargers by October 2026
The Ministry of Power has issued guidelines requiring all new public EV charging stations installed from October 2026 to support the OCPP 2.0 protocol, enabling interoperability across charging networks and Vehicle-to-Grid readiness. Existing stations must present an upgrade roadmap to their State Electricity Regulatory Commissions by December 2026. Non-compliance will attract penalties starting at ₹15,000 per charger.
India's EV Two-Wheeler Sales Cross 1.5 Million Units in FY2025-26
Ola Electric, Bajaj Chetak, and TVS iQube collectively account for over 65% of India's electric two-wheeler segment after a year of record demand. PLI incentives, falling lithium cell prices, and expanding charging infrastructure drove the milestone. Industry analysts project the segment to cross 2 million units in FY2026-27 as sub-₹80,000 EVs gain traction in Tier-2 cities.
CESL Floats ₹2,400 Crore Tender for 10,000 EV Charging Points Across National Highways
CESL's latest infrastructure push targets national highways and expressways, with the tender requiring BIS-certified AC Type 2 and DC combo chargers with OCPP 2.0 support. Shortlisted vendors must demonstrate DISCOM connectivity and real-time EVSE API reporting capability. The roll-out is targeted for commissioning across 16 states by March 2027.
IIT Madras Develops Indigenous BMS Chip Reducing EV Battery Management Costs by 40%
The low-cost Battery Management System chip, developed under DST funding at IIT Madras, is designed for sub-₹1 lakh two-wheelers and is currently undergoing AIS-048 certification. The chip reduces BMS hardware cost by approximately ₹3,500 per vehicle and supports real-time cell balancing with over-temperature and over-current protection, targeting mass-market EV affordability in India.
Maharashtra Extends EV Purchase Subsidy Scheme Through FY2027
The Maharashtra government has extended its EV subsidy scheme, providing up to ₹25,000 for electric two-wheelers and ₹1.5 lakh for electric four-wheelers through March 2027. The extension covers first-time EV buyers and includes a separate incentive of ₹40,000 for electric autorickshaw operators switching from CNG or diesel, effective immediately.
Fleet Electrification Accelerates: SBI's ₹500 Crore EV Fleet Loan Scheme Sees 300% Uptake
Following SBI's zero-processing-fee EV fleet loan scheme launch, demand from logistics and last-mile delivery companies has exceeded initial projections by 3x. Over ₹420 crore was disbursed in the first quarter, primarily to small fleet operators purchasing 5–20 electric three-wheelers. The scheme offers a 2.5% interest subvention versus standard commercial rates for EV fleet purchases.
ISRO-Derived Thermal Management Technology Licensed to Tata and MG for EV Battery Cooling
ISRO's liquid-cooled battery thermal management system, originally developed for satellite power systems, has been licensed to Tata Motors and MG Motor India for use in upcoming EV models. The technology maintains cell temperature within a 2°C delta even at 45°C ambient, improving battery longevity by an estimated 20-25% and reducing fast-charge degradation in high-temperature Indian conditions.
CPCB Issues Final Notice to 847 EV Operators for EPR Non-Compliance Under Battery Waste Rules
The Central Pollution Control Board has issued compliance notices to 847 EV operators (including fleet companies, CPOs, and workshops) for failure to register on the EPR portal and non-submission of battery collection targets. Operators must submit registration and FY2025-26 collection data by June 30, 2026. Penalties under the Environment Protection Act can reach ₹1 lakh per day per violation.
Go4Garage Integrates with VAHAN Database for Real-Time EV Fleet Registration Verification
The VAHAN integration allows CPOs and fleet operators using the Go4Garage platform to instantly verify vehicle EV status, subsidy eligibility, registration validity, and insurance details directly within their operational dashboard. The integration supports batch verification for fleets and provides automated alerts for registration renewals, supporting PM e-DRIVE subsidy audit trails.
Greenko Group Commits ₹3,000 Crore to Build 500 Solar-Powered EV Charging Hubs
The renewable energy major will co-locate EV charging infrastructure with its existing solar installations across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, targeting completion of the first 100 hubs by September 2026. Each hub will include both AC slow chargers and DC fast chargers, with on-site solar generation covering an estimated 60–80% of energy consumption and reducing CPO electricity costs.
Delhi's EV Policy 2.0 Draft Released: Targets 25% EV Share of All New Vehicle Registrations by 2027
The draft policy, released for public consultation, proposes mandatory EV procurement for all government fleets, enhanced subsidies for electric autos and e-rickshaws (up to ₹30,000), and a ban on new diesel autorickshaw registrations from January 2026. The policy also proposes a 'green zone' in central Delhi accessible only to EVs and CNG vehicles during peak hours.
BIS Releases Updated IS 17017 Part 4 for V2G-Capable Charger Certification
The Bureau of Indian Standards has published updated certification requirements for Vehicle-to-Grid capable EV chargers, opening the regulatory pathway for bi-directional charging in India. V2G-certified chargers can allow EV owners to sell stored electricity back to the grid or premises, creating a potential revenue stream and grid stability benefit that DISCOMS in Delhi and Maharashtra have already expressed interest in piloting.
India's EV Charging Network Crosses 25,000 Operational Public Points
NITI Aayog's EV Charging Dashboard records 25,614 operational public charging points as of January 2026, up 85% year-on-year. However, distribution remains highly uneven: over 68% of points are concentrated in 10 cities, while 347 districts across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities have fewer than 5 public chargers. Analysts cite DISCOM application bottlenecks and grid upgrade delays as the leading causes of geographic concentration.
NITI Aayog Releases India EV Ecosystem Action Plan for FY2026-27: 30 Lakh Target
NITI Aayog released a 47-page action plan targeting 3 million EV registrations in FY2026-27, with specific mandates for DISCOM grid upgrades at 10,000 new charging locations, accelerated state EV policy harmonisation, and a unified national EV registry. The plan includes FAME III design principles with an expanded ₹28,000 crore outlay focusing on commercial vehicles and charging infrastructure.
Ola Electric Reports First Operating Profit: ₹44 Crore EBITDA in Q4 FY2026
Ola Electric posted its first-ever positive EBITDA of ₹44 crore in Q4 FY2025-26, driven by a 28% improvement in gross margins following in-house cell manufacturing at the Gigafactory Phase 1. Monthly production crossed 55,000 units in March 2026. The company revised its FY2027 sales guidance upward by 15%, projecting 800,000 units and break-even at PAT level by Q3 FY2027.
Go4Garage Platform Processes 1 Lakh DISCOM Applications, Saving CPOs ₹18 Crore in Filing Costs
Go4Garage's URGAA platform has crossed the milestone of processing 1,00,000 DISCOM applications across 28 states since launch, with an average processing time reduction from 23 days to under 4 days. The platform's auto-fill and compliance verification features have saved operators a cumulative ₹18.3 crore in consultant and compliance filing costs. Error rejection rates dropped from 31% to 2.7% for URGAA users.
PM e-DRIVE Phase 2 Announced: ₹18,000 Crore for EV Buses, L-Category Vehicles and Charging
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved PM e-DRIVE Phase 2 with a ₹18,000 crore allocation, expanding coverage to electric buses (8,000 new units for state transport undertakings), L-category vehicles (e-auto, e-rickshaw, cargo tricycle), and 25,000 new public fast chargers. Subsidy disbursement will be linked to VAHAN registration verification and real-time telematics reporting.
Tata Motors EV Crosses 3 Lakh Cumulative Sales; Nexon EV Remains Best-Selling EV SUV for 24 Months
Tata Motors announced cumulative EV sales of 3,00,412 units as of March 2026, making it the largest EV passenger vehicle manufacturer in India. The Nexon EV retained its top position for 24 consecutive months. The company announced Nexon EV Gen 3 with a 68 kWh battery and 550 km certified range, scheduled for launch in Q2 FY2027, alongside a new ₹12.5 lakh entry-level Tiago EV variant.
BEE Mandates Energy Audit for All EV Charging Stations Above 50 kW Capacity
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency has notified that all public EV charging stations with a total installed capacity above 50 kW must undergo a mandatory annual energy audit by a BEE-certified energy auditor effective from October 2026. The audit covers charger efficiency losses, idle power consumption, and transformer utilisation. Non-compliant stations face suspension of grid connection approval from their respective DISCOM.
Hero MotoCorp Enters EV Charging Business with 2,000-Point Network Plan by 2027
Hero MotoCorp has announced a partnership with Jio-bp to deploy 2,000 AC charging points co-located with Hero dealerships across 600 cities by March 2027. The network targets two-wheeler and three-wheeler charging gaps in Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets where existing public infrastructure covers fewer than 5% of registered EVs. Points will support Hero's Vida V2 and V2 Pro models as well as third-party two-wheelers.
Go4Garage Launches EkaAI: India's First Multilingual EV Technical Assistant in 11 Languages
Go4Garage's EkaAI assistant now supports 11 Indian languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Odia, and English. The assistant answers workshop technician queries on EV diagnostics, BMS fault codes, and service procedures using voice or text input. Over 3,200 technicians have used EkaAI in pilot deployments across 8 states, with a 94% query resolution rate reported in field testing.
CDAC Releases Open-Source EV Charging Management Stack for Indian DISCOM Integration
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing has released an open-source EVCS management stack under the National EV Stack initiative, designed to integrate directly with DISCOM billing systems using the Indian OCPP adaptation. The stack supports real-time metering data push, tariff calculation with time-of-use rates, and subsidy pass-through for FAME III and state schemes. It is available on GitHub under an Apache 2.0 licence.
Convergence Energy Services Raises ₹1,200 Crore from ADB for EV Charging Infrastructure
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) secured a ₹1,200 crore loan from the Asian Development Bank for its national EV charging roll-out program, including 15,000 charging points on national highways and in underserved districts. The ADB facility is structured as a green loan with performance-linked disbursements tied to operational uptime, OCPP compliance metrics, and renewable energy sourcing targets.
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