EV policy roll-out opens new doors for logistics, as global automakers eye India for large-scale manufacturing.
India’s logistics sector is gearing up for a major transformation as the Ministry of Heavy Industries officially launched the application portal under the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI). The move is expected to attract large-scale global investments and significantly ramp up the movement and storage infrastructure for electric vehicle (EV) components.
With a minimum investment mandate of ₹4,150 crore per approved applicant and the permission to import EVs under reduced duty for five years, the scheme is set to boost inbound logistics for high-value automotive components, batteries, and CKD kits. Logistics players will need to scale up cold chain capabilities, develop EV-focused warehousing hubs, and align with OEMs to manage the complex supply chain of EV manufacturing.
As India positions itself as a global EV manufacturing hub, the logistics ecosystem, from ports and customs handling to last-mile parts delivery, will require innovation and agility. Stakeholders are also tracking the growing demand for specialised EV transport solutions and reverse logistics for batteries.
Source: PIB Delhi
