Oil prices are now at their highest levels since the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on June 17 aimed at ending the conflict
The result is an ecosystem that is becoming increasingly efficient at assembling EVs without fully controlling the technologies that power them
The proposed project will comprise an alumina refinery with a capacity of nearly 4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), an aluminium smelter of around 2 MTPA
The companies said the collaboration will initially focus on sectors including hospitality, residential communities, industrial facilities, institutions, remote locations and infrastructure
For OEMs and suppliers, the report recommends preparing for a future with lower government incentives
The industry's next phase will be determined by whether the country can make charging more accessible, build dependable service networks beyond major cities
The project will test compact solar infrastructure for generating renewable power in land-constrained urban spaces before wider deployment
"I'm a strong believer in distributed generation. India is blessed with a high degree of solar radiation across most of the country. The idea of building solar entirely in Gujarat or Rajasthan
According to JMK Research & Analytics, India installed 960.88 MW of residential rooftop solar capacity under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana during June 2026
The new stations have been established at Vivera Junction in Narketpalle, featuring two 120-kW DC fast chargers, and at 7 Midway Plaza in Suryapet,
"The bottlenecks are no longer primarily about technology but about synchronising multiple elements of the ecosystem"
If critical minerals are recovered domestically, India can reduce a portion of its import requirements, lower pressure on foreign exchange reserves and retain more value within the domestic economy
The move comes at a crucial juncture. India has already crossed 150 GW of installed solar capacity and is pursuing an ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
The state-run power giant has cleared a major investment to expand its thermal power capacity, reinforcing its role in meeting India's rising electricity demand
