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India Tightens Domestic Manufacturing Norms for Electric Trucks

New localization requirements for key drivetrain components take effect from April 2027

September 9, 2026

/ Arjun Joshi
/ EV, Market & Policy, Paid
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The Ministry of Heavy Industries has amended the Phased Manufacturing Program (PMP) for N2 and N3 category electric trucks under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E DRIVE) program, increasing domestic manufacturing requirements for key drivetrain components.

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