Tata Motors MD Urges Govt for EV Incentives, PM E-Drive Inclusion

• Tata Motors seeks special incentives for entry-level EVs in the upcoming budget.
• MD Shailesh Chandra suggests including commercial electric cars under the 'PM E-Drive' scheme.
• Entry-level EVs face sales challenges due to reduced petrol car prices post-GST reforms.
• Commercial EVs, though 7% of sales, contribute 33-35% to total passenger kilometers.
• Tata Motors may increase vehicle prices soon due to currency exchange and raw material costs.

Why It Matters: Tata Motors advocates for government support and incentives to boost entry-level and commercial EV adoption.