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The intelligence layer for India's EV economy

Funding rounds, BESS tenders, fleet economics, retrofit approvals and battery markets — tracked daily, explained simply.

FEATUREDtenders·8 Aug 2026

POWERGRID invites bids for 1 GWh BESS projects under ISTS

Summary of the latest grid-scale battery storage tender from POWERGRID, including timeline, eligibility and what it means for battery suppliers.

retrofit5 Aug 2026·2 min

EV retrofit approvals in India: how the state scheme works (2026)

A plain-English guide to EV retrofit approval in India — which states allow it, what certification is needed, and how the economics work.

fleet3 Aug 2026·1 min

Zepto expands electric delivery fleet to 12,000 EVs across 12 cities

Quick-commerce leader Zepto doubles down on EVs — new leasing model, charging partnerships and what it signals for the fleet market.

battery30 Jul 2026·1 min

Battery swapping vs fixed charging for fleet operators: the real decision

Battery swapping business model explained — capital cost, utilisation, and which fleets should swap vs charge.

funding27 Jul 2026·2 min

How to raise funding for an EV startup in India (2026 playbook)

The EV funding landscape in India — who's writing cheques, what stage they fund, and how to get in front of them.

retrofit24 Jul 2026·1 min

Telangana EV retrofit policy: what the approval scheme means for excavator owners

Telangana's retrofit approval process for heavy equipment — electric excavator retrofit cost, timeline and who qualifies.

battery21 Jul 2026·1 min

LFP battery prices in India: 2026 tracker and 12-month outlook

LFP cell and pack prices in India, what's driving them down, and how battery buyers should time purchases.

funding18 Jul 2026·1 min

EV startup funding tracker: July 2026 — the rounds that moved the needle

Every significant EV funding round in India for July 2026, with the signal each one sends about where the market is heading.