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India EV sales jump 16-fold to 25 lakh: PM Modi
On India's birthday, the country's leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave a big speech.
He shared exciting news about electric cars and scooters.
In 2009-10, only 1.5 lakh electric vehicles were sold in India, where a lakh means one hundred thousand.
By 2025-26, Indians bought 25 lakh electric vehicles, which is an enormous jump of about 16 times.
He also talked about the bioeconomy, which now earns Rs 20 lakh crore, much more than the Rs 60,000 crore it earned before 2014.
He mentioned that airplanes and airports are growing too, creating new jobs.
Modi said these improvements happened because of helpful policies and the energy of young people.
He believes new technologies are creating more chances for young Indians to work and learn.
India's electric vehicle sales rose to 25 lakh units in 2025-26 from 1.5 lakh in 2009-10, a 16-fold increase.
PM Narendra Modi announced the figures during his 80th Independence Day speech at the Red Fort in New Delhi.
India's bioeconomy turnover grew from Rs 60,000 crore before 2014 to Rs 20 lakh crore, according to Modi.
The aviation sector is expanding with new airports, routes and jobs, plus progress toward domestic aircraft manufacturing.
Modi said 3.25 crore families have benefited and assets worth around Rs 140 lakh crore have been unlocked.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at India's 80th Independence Day celebration.
- What
- Modi announced that India's electric vehicle sales jumped over 16-fold to 25 lakh units in 2025-26, and highlighted growth in the bioeconomy and aviation sectors.
- Where
- Red Fort, New Delhi.
- When
- Saturday, on India's 80th Independence Day.
- Why
- Modi said supportive policies and the potential of India's youth drove the expansion, creating opportunities in emerging technologies and industries.
Key facts
- Speaker
- PM Narendra Modi
- Occasion
- 80th Independence Day address
- Location
- Red Fort, New Delhi
- EV sales 2009-10
- 1.5 lakh units
- EV sales 2025-26
- 25 lakh units
- Increase
- 1,566.67% (16-fold)
- Bioeconomy growth
- Rs 60,000 crore (before 2014) to Rs 20 lakh crore
- Benefits cited
- 3.25 crore families; Rs 140 lakh crore assets unlocked
Quotes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Chief executive of India
“In 2009-10, only 1.5 lakh electric vehicles were sold. In 2025-26, 25 lakh electric vehicles have been sold.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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