When will EV prices match petrol cars? Nitin Gadkari reveals the timeline

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced on Monday that Electric Vehicle (EV) prices in India are expected to be on par with petrol-powered vehicles within the next four to six months. Speaking at the 20th FICCI Higher Education Summit 2025, the minister underscored the urgency of adopting clean energy. He noted that India’s annual spending on fuel imports is a massive Rs 22 lakh crore, which acts as both an economic burden and an environmental hazard.

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