Govt Extends EMPS Subsidy for Electric 2- and 3-Wheelers Until September

In order to boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the country, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024 till September 30, 2024. The EMPS subsidy scheme was initially formed to run from April 1st, 2024, to July 31st, 2024, with a total budget of Rs 500…

July 27, 20240Comments

ByNikhil Ramchandani

Bike News

SIAM Urges Government to Lower Two-Wheeler GST Taxes

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has requested the Ministry of Heavy Industries to reduce GST on two-wheelers from the current 28 per cent to 18 per cent. The association has also urged to remove the 3 per cent cess (additional tax) on premium bikes above 350cc displacement. Once the current base…

June 13, 20240Comments

ByTeam GaadiFy

Bike Car News

Government Rejects Claims of Extending FAME-II EV Subsidy Scheme

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has denied reports of extending the flagship scheme to promote EVs, FAME-II, beyond March 31, 2024. For those unaware, some media reports claimed that the centre has provided a temporary four-month extension to the FAME-II scheme until July 31, with a budget of Rs 500 crore for the…

March 7, 20240Comments

ByTeam GaadiFy

Car News

ARAI Developing Fast Charger For Electric Vehicles

ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India), the country's leading automotive R&D organization, is reportedly working on a fast charging solution for electric vehicles, revealed by Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister of Heavy Industries, at a press conference during the ‘Round Table To Promote Electric Mobility' held in Goa on December 4, 2021. The round table was organised to bring…

December 7, 20210Comments

ByNikhil Ramchandani