Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that India will soon start exporting electric vehicles (EVs) to 100 countries. He described the initiative as a turning point that will highlight India’s clean energy progress and manufacturing power at the global level.
He made the declaration while speaking at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum. Modi said the government has scheduled a “very big program” related to the EV export plan for August 26. However, he did not share specific details about the event.
According to him, India’s EV sector is expanding quickly with rising demand at home, fresh investments in technology, and new factories opening across the country. He stressed that sending EVs to 100 countries will not only boost India’s leadership in green mobility but also improve its place in worldwide supply chains.
“This milestone shows our commitment to cutting carbon emissions while creating new opportunities for innovation and jobs,” Modi said. “I want to tell you about another achievement of India. India is now going to export electric vehicles to 100 countries of the world. A very big program related to this is also being held after two days on 26th August.”
Push for Electric Mobility
Modi underlined that the export plan is part of India’s broader goal of promoting sustainable transport. He said the government’s efforts will make EVs more affordable and accessible both within India and abroad. By doing so, the country aims to support climate-friendly growth and strengthen its economic reach.
भारत अब दुनिया के 100 देशों को इलेक्ट्रिक व्हीकल भी एक्सपोर्ट करने जा रहा है। 26 अगस्त को इससे जुड़ा एक कार्यक्रम होगा।
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Semiconductor Manufacturing Gains Momentum
Besides EVs, Modi also spoke about another critical sector semiconductors. He said India’s first locally produced semiconductor chip will enter the market by the end of this year. He acknowledged that India had missed chances decades ago to build its semiconductor industry. “We all know that semiconductor manufacturing could have started in India 50–60 years ago, but India missed that too, and the same thing continued for many years to come,” Modi said. However, he stressed that the situation has now changed. “Today we have changed this situation. Semiconductor-related factories have started coming up in India,” he added.
First Made-in-India Chip by Year-End
Modi said the arrival of the first “Made in India” chip before the year ends will mark a new chapter for the country’s technology industry. “By the end of this year, the first Made in India chip will come in the market,” he said, expressing confidence that this step will reduce reliance on imports and place India among leading players in high-tech manufacturing.