New Delhi: The Global Electrification Mobility Summit witnessed strong participation from policymakers, automotive industry leaders, and technology experts as the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) hosted the 5th edition of the summit in New Delhi.
Global electrification mobility summit was organised under the theme “Electrification: Scaling India’s Mobility Revolution through Electrification for Growth, Sustainability & Global Leadership.”
The Global electrification mobility summit served as a platform to discuss India’s accelerating transition to electric mobility, sustainable transportation, and ecosystem development for EV adoption across the country.
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Global Electrification Mobility Summit focuses on EV ecosystem collaboration
Global electrification mobility summit was attended by Chief Guest H D Kumaraswamy, Union Minister of Heavy Industries, along with Dr Hanif Qureshi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, CEA, and Padma Jaiswal, IAS, Secretary to Government of NCT Delhi, among other industry leaders.
The opening session, titled “Powering India’s Electric Mobility Vision: Policy, Industry and Institutions in Action,” focused on EV policy frameworks and institutional collaboration required to strengthen India’s electric mobility ecosystem.
Welcoming the dignitaries, Prashant K Banerjee, Executive Director, SIAM, said: “India is at a pivotal moment where electrification is no longer aspirational but a strategic national and global priority, and SIAM is committed to building a responsible ecosystem that advances sustainable mobility.”
Delivering opening remarks, Sushant Naik, Chairman, SIAM Electric Mobility Group & Global Head Government and Corporate Affairs & Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Tata Motors, said: “Electric mobility is not just a change in power trends but a major power shift. As India moves from early adoption to the mainstream, the focus to build a sustainable EV ecosystem must be driven by localisation, financing, and charging infrastructure.”
Government Highlights EV Growth Momentum
Addressing the global electrification mobility summit, H D Kumaraswamy said: “India’s automotive industry is among the fastest-growing globally, and our transition to electrification is firmly underway.
With EV sales crossing two million units in FY25, plans for 70,000 charging stations, strong domestic manufacturing, and a vibrant startup ecosystem, India is well positioned to set global benchmarks on its journey towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy.”
Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, CEA, added: “With EV growth accelerating from 8% toward 49%, DISCOMS must be kept in close contact as heavy-duty and last-mile charging expands, and the real value addition will come when EVs don’t just draw from the grid, but vehicle owners become generators themselves.”
Padma Jaiswal, IAS, said: “We must tailor electrification to India’s unique needs, creating EVs for our environment, our roads, and our weather, while building a circular economy to extract critical minerals from end-of-life vehicles, ensuring our path to Net Zero is truly fulfilled.”
Dhiraj Kumar Srivastava, Chief Engineer, Ministry of Power, noted: “Electrification promotes sustainability through energy conservation aligned with our CAFE norms, and with the charging system de-licensed and stations exceeding well beyond 8000, increasing charging watts will drive greater EV adoption in the country.”
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Global Electrification Mobility Summit: SIAM Whitepaper Launch on e-Bus Adoption
The ministerial session included the launch of the SIAM whitepaper titled “Roadmap for accelerated adoption of E-buses in India.”
Dr. Hanif Qureshi said: “The transition to electric mobility is no longer aspirational, it is achievable. With EV sales up 25%, stable policy continuity, expanding charging infrastructure, and the success of PM E-Drive, India is witnessing a silent revolution.
Rising EV penetration, resilient supply chains, and strong industry–government collaboration under the Automotive Mission Plan are steadily moving us towards Viksit Bharat.”
Shailesh Chandra, President SIAM and MD & CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., said: “Electrification is no longer niche; it is a mainstream economic driver. Sustained R&D, ecosystem-wide collaboration, and embedded sustainability will determine affordability and scale of EVs. As India stands at a defining global inflection point, the choices we make today will shape an electrification journey driven by innovation, scale, and long-term purpose.”
Global Electrification Mobility Summit: CXO Debate Explores Digital Transformation in Mobility
The CXO debate titled “Digital Bharat on Wheels: Transforming Electric Mobility through Software, Connectivity & Data Intelligence” was moderated by Hormazd Sorabjee, Editor, Autocar India.
Participants included:
- Tarun Garg – Hyundai Motor India
- Hajime Aota – Yamaha Motor India Group
- Mahesh Babu – Olectra
- Hardeep Brar – BMW Group India
The discussion focused on product launches, policy support, and digital transformation in electric mobility.
Global Electrification Mobility Summit: Charging Infrastructure and Innovation Take Centre Stage
The thematic session on charging infrastructure was moderated by Akshima Ghate, MD, RMI, and included a presentation by Ashim Sharma, Senior Partner, NRI Consulting, on scalable charging models.
Speakers included:
- Kartike Hariyani – Chargezone
- Aravind Prasad – Ather Energy
- Vinoth Kumar – SWITCH Mobility
- Dr Swati Singh – UL Standards
- Kiran Gupta – Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited
The session focused on grid readiness, charging standards, business models, and sustainability.
The closing remarks were delivered by Omkar Shaligram, Tata Motors.
Innovators Conclave Highlights EV Technology Advancements
The Innovators Conclave featured context-setting remarks by Samved Patil, Executive Director, Grant Thornton.
Presentations included:
- Arun Vinayak – Exponent Energy (ultra-fast charging systems)
- Shreshth Mishra – Simple Energy (battery-motor integration)
- Dr B K Panigrahi – IIT Delhi (AI in EV skilling)
