28/07/2026
India imports nearly 90% of its crude oil, making global supply disruptions a direct economic risk. But what if the country's EV transition is as much about protecting its economy as it is about reducing emissions?
At the FE Mobility Summit 2026, industry leaders discussed why electric mobility has become a strategic imperative for India's energy security. The conversation explored how electrification can help reduce forex outflows, strengthen the domestic energy ecosystem, address battery import dependence, accelerate charging infrastructure, and unlock large-scale adoption across commercial fleets.
Featuring insights from:
• Karan Jain, Founder & CEO, Carrum Mobility Solutions Pvt Ltd
• Deepak Nanwani, Head of Business, Yuma Energy
• Charith Konda, E-mobility Lead, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
• Sumit Dhanuka, Founder & CEO, ElectriVa
• Aksh*t Bansal, Founder & CEO, Statiq
• Alpna Jain, Co-Founder & CBO, Drivn
As India works toward greater energy independence, the question is no longer whether to electrify, but how quickly the ecosystem can scale.
✍- Akash Kumar
🔗- https://www.financialexpressb2b.com/insiderinsights/features/insulating-indias-pl-from-global-oil-volatility-12202405
By treating EVs as a strategic economic imperative rather than a mere sustainable alternative, India can insulate its growth from volatile fluctuations of global oil. FE Insider Insights, Features