NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog is pushing electric mobility harder, asking States to steer EV subsidies toward public fleets and charging after ₹1.27 lakh crore in commitments, with EV penetration at 8.25% in FY26 (The Hindu BusinessLine, 16 Sept). Adoption remains uneven across markets (The Hindu BusinessLine).
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From 4 stories, the newest dated 1 Oct 2026. Summary written 2 Oct 2026.
NITI Aayog is India’s public-policy think tank; its cited work includes advice on tourism, electric mobility, and the gems and jewellery sector. [1] source: ET Retail[2] source: Business Standard[3] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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On gems and jewellery, NITI Aayog’s Pravakar Sahoo said India accounts for 8% of global exports, excluding raw gold, and called for value addition, design, branding, market diversification, better infrastructure, access to finance, and transparency to strengthen competitiveness. [1] source: ET Retail In September 2026, NITI Aayog called for stronger Centre-state coordination and improved infrastructure in connection with the Ministry of Tourism’s plan for 50 global destinations, aimed at extending visitor stays and spending. [2] source: Business Standard
In September 2026, NITI Aayog asked States to redirect EV subsidies toward electrified public fleets, high-use corridors, and reliable charging; its 2025 index showed uneven adoption, and EV penetration reached 8.25% in FY26. [3] source: The Hindu BusinessLine The index identified Delhi, Maharashtra, and Karnataka as leading states, while a separate September 2026 update said Karnataka ranked third nationally and led on charging readiness. [4] source: ET Small Business[3] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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In September 2026, NITI Aayog asked States to redirect EV subsidies toward electrified public fleets, high-use corridors, and reliable charging, citing uneven adoption in its 2025 index and EV penetration of 8.25% in FY26. [3] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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