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A special message from Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister for Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, shared with the gathering at the FE Mobility Summit 2026.

“India stands at a defining moment in the transport sector. Our vision is to build a transport ecosystem that is smart, safe, and sustainable by 2030.”

In his message, Shri Gadkari highlighted:
* India’s transition towards cleaner and alternative fuels
* The growing impact of ethanol blending & flex-fuel mobility
* The rapid rise of EV adoption and innovation
* The importance of energy security and sustainable infrastructure
* The government’s continued focus on greener highways and circular economy practices

He also emphasised the need for strong collaboration between industry, innovators, researchers, and policymakers to position India as a global leader in sustainable mobility.

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LIVE From │Sumit Dhanuka
At the FE Mobility Summit 2026, during the Panel Discussion on The Energy Equation: Oil, Geopolitics and the Future of Mobility, Sumit Dhanuka, Founder & CEO, ElectriVa discussed both the macroeconomic and consumer-level impact of rising oil prices.

He said global oil shocks create a major financial burden on India’s economy while EV users remain relatively insulated from fuel price volatility. He argued that EV adoption improves economic stability for drivers, fleet operators, and daily wage earners.

Comparing India with countries like China and Nepal, he said India is focusing too much on EV pe*******on targets rather than building charging infrastructure first.

According to him, widespread and reliable charging infrastructure is the real catalyst for mass EV adoption. He also emphasized that once EV pe*******on reaches double-digit levels, adoption growth accelerates rapidly, making this a crucial period for India to invest in the right ecosystem.

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LIVE From │Charith Konda
At the FE Mobility Summit 2026, during the Panel Discussion on The Energy Equation: Oil, Geopolitics and the Future of Mobility, Charith Konda, E-mobility Lead, South Asia, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) highlighted that while EVs can reduce oil dependence, India risks becoming dependent on imported battery supply chains, especially from China.

He referred to batteries as “the new oil” and pointed out that a majority of battery cells used in India are imported. He stressed the need for stronger domestic manufacturing capabilities, better implementation of PLI schemes, higher R&D spending, and long-term policy stability.

He also discussed the growing importance of battery recycling, noting that nearly 90% of battery materials can potentially be recovered and reused, although infrastructure and logistics challenges still exist.

Additionally, he mentioned that India’s electricity generation is expanding well, but distribution infrastructure remains a bottleneck for EV growth.

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LIVE From │Alpna Jain
At the FE Mobility Summit 2026, during the Panel Discussion on The Energy Equation: Oil, Geopolitics and the Future of Mobility, Alpna Jain, Co-founder & CBO, Drivn focused on the role of heavy commercial vehicles in reducing fossil fuel dependence.

She explained that although trucks and buses are fewer in number, they contribute significantly to fuel consumption and emissions, making them critical for electrification efforts.

She highlighted that EV economics in commercial transport are becoming increasingly viable, especially through long-term operational savings.

However, she noted that the biggest challenge remains the high upfront cost of electric commercial vehicles, which requires innovative financing solutions.

She also pointed out that policy support and charging ecosystem development are necessary to accelerate adoption across logistics and freight transport sectors.

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A crucial conversation on the future of energy and transportation takes centre stage with the Panel Discussion on: The Energy Equation: Oil, Geopolitics and the Future of Mobility.

As global energy dynamics continue to evolve, the session explores how geopolitics, energy security, electrification, and emerging mobility solutions are reshaping the future of transportation in India and beyond.

The panel features:
• Alpna Jain, Co-Founder & CBO, Drivn
• Charith Konda, E-mobility Lead, South Asia, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
• Deepak Nanwani, Head of Business, Yuma Energy
• Karan Jain, Founder & CEO, Carrum Mobility Solutions Pvt Ltd
• Karan Nandwani, Head of Business, Statiq
• Sumit Dhanuka, Founder & CEO, Electriva

Moderated by Vikram Chaudhary, Associate Editor, The Financial Express (Print), the discussion brings together diverse industry perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping the next phase of mobility transformation.

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