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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India is preparing to export electric vehicles in more than 100 countries, calling it a “new success story” for the industry. The announcement came in the ET World Leaders Forum 2025, where the Prime Minister connected the country’s widespread progress in manufacturing and research.
This is the first time the government has imposed a number on India’s EV export ambition, and it comes at a time when domestic vehicle manufacturers are increasing their global strategies. A special program related to the initiative is expected to be unveiled on 26 August.
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From cars to coach
Modi said that India’s auto export has exceeded double in the last decade 50,000 crores in 2014 Today 1.2 lakh crores. Beyond cars and two-wheelers, the country has started shipping metro coaches, rail coaches and even locomotives. The EV export scheme, he suggested, is a logical next step in this journey, India is in position not only a domestic hub but also a global supplier of clean mobility.
Research in core
The Prime Minister insisted that India cannot rely on “imported research” if he wants to fulfill his aspirations. He argued that while abroad could find out how wheels can be replaced, it is a home -developed innovation that will decide to stand the country’s long -term standing. In his words, urgency and meditation are necessary, and policies are constantly being shaped to strengthen the research ecosystem.
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Economic signs and confidence
The announcement was also placed in terms of comprehensive economic data. Modi called record employment generation in June 2025 with 22 lakh new admissions in the EPFO database – the highest number for any month. Inflation, he said, this is the lowest since 2017, while foreign exchange reserves are at high levels. He also pointed to the solar region, where India’s manufacturing capacity has increased from just 2.5 GW in 2014 to 100 GW today.
What does this mean for vehicle manufacturers
For the industry, the government’s attention on exports can bring both opportunity and pressure. Companies that already have global operations may get a tailwind in policy support, while others will need to increase research, design and quality investment to match international standards.
India’s EV export scheme number is less about and more about signaling intentions. As Modi said, strong basic things allow the country to “redirect rapidly flowing streams”. For the automakers, the challenge will now be ensured to maintain coordination with that flow and resonance in India’s electric story in global markets.
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