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A green advantage in tractor exports
Tractors, the backbone of Indian agriculture, are used to plough, sow, harvest, irrigate, transport produce, and manage crop residue. As tariffs rise and protectionism spreads, India can reposition itself not just as a low-cost producer but as a leader in clean agricultural machinery.
States can lead the charge for e-trucks
State policies are emerging as the key drivers of India’s e-truck adoption by making electric trucks cost competitive through tailored incentives, industrial cluster-based pilots, and zero-emission mandates.
Driving change: Maharastra’s EV push lacks low emission zone strategy
Maharashtra’s 2025 EV policy allocates ₹1,993 crores over five years to boost purchase subsidies, EV infrastructure and manufacturing with the goal of achieving 30% of all new vehicle registrations to be electric by 2030, but it omits low-emission zones (LEZs) that could strengthen the state’s leadership in India’s sustainable mobility transition.
India’s transport transformation: Three policies to shape the road ahead
India today stands at a remarkable turning point in its mobility journey. Transport is no longer seen as a background sector—it is becoming a central pillar in India’s ambition to become a developed economy, a Viksit Bharat, by 2047, while meeting its net-zero target by 2070. Three recent policy moves in 2025 have the potential to transform India’s transport landscape, offering a blueprint for a cleaner, more efficient, and future-ready system.
Phasing out old vehicles is necessary, but real change lies in electrification
While the recent directive by the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas to restrict older vehicles is a good starting point supported by legal precedent, long-term progress depends on real-world emissions monitoring and policy shifts, such as zero-emission vehicle sales requirements, to accelerate Delhi NCR’s clean transport transition.
Why India’s e-truck incentive scheme can be a gamechanger for the economy and the environment
For the first time, the PM E-DRIVE scheme has allocated ₹500 crore for electric trucks, and this is a critical push to decarbonize India’s freight sector.
Where are India’s electric tractors?
A growing body of evidence that e-tractors can meet farming requirements and reduce costs would support consumer confidence and increased sales.
Karnataka’s next opportunity to boost the vehicle transition — a ZEV mandate
As Karnataka forges ahead in becoming a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) manufacturing leader in India, supplementing incentives with ZEV sales regulations can accelerate the transition to clean mobility in the country.
Accelerating electric cars in Haryana: Four opportunities for the new government
The Indian state of Haryana, an automobile hub, has a key opportunity to accelerate EV adoption through stronger supporting policies and expanded infrastructure.
International experiences shed light on best practices for congestion pricing in Delhi
In considering congestion taxing to help address poor air quality, Delhi has the opportunity to draw on global insights and establish a strong precedent for tackling traffic congestion and air pollution together.
Delhi’s multi-pronged approach to move towards cleaner, integrated public transport
As Delhi paves its way toward EV policy 2.0, we explore its electrification journey through the lens of public transport service improvement.
