India’s EV race is shifting from commuting to family comfort as more seven-seater electric models enter the market. Brands including VinFast, Mahindra and Mahindra, BYD, JSW MG, and Kia are targeting affluent city buyers who want spacious rides without sacrificing efficiency. The push signals a new battleground: value, comfort, and eco-friendly convenience for everyday journeys.
Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) will invest ₹25 crore each in space-tech startup AgniKul Cosmos and electric mobility firm Raptee Energy. The move kicks off TIDCO’s Startup Investment Policy 2025, designed to deepen the state’s startup financing ecosystem. TIDCO is also rebranding itself as a venture catalyst to back future growth sectors.
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Delhi’s draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, shaped around a “citizen-first approach,” proposes purchase and scrappage incentives to speed up the shift to electric mobility. The key offer is 100% exemption from road tax and registration fees for EVs priced below Rs 30 lakh, targeting middle and lower-income buyers with less upfront financial burden.
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