Sustainability is not just a theme at the India International EV Show (IIEV) 2025 — it’s a guiding principle in how we design, organize, and deliver the entire event. Since the exhibition represents the future of clean mobility, it’s essential that the event itself embodies the same environmental responsibility and circular-economy values that the EV industry promotes, says Namit Gupta, Director, Futurex Group in an interview with EVolution Auto India.
Q: India International EV Show 2025 has quickly become a leading platform in the EV and battery ecosystem. What is the vision behind the 2025 edition, and how does it aim to build on the momentum from previous years?
Namit Gupta: The India International EV Show (IIEV) 2025 envisions accelerating India’s transition toward sustainable mobility by creating the most comprehensive platform for the EV, battery, and clean mobility ecosystem. The 2025 edition aims to take this momentum forward with a sharper focus on “Integration, Innovation, and Implementation.”
Vision behind the 2025 edition:
Showcase India’s growing EV potential through participation from OEMs, component manufacturers, battery makers, charging infrastructure providers, and emerging startups.
Bridge the gap between technology and adoption by connecting R&D institutions, academia, and government initiatives with industry players.
Engage thought leaders through a high-level conference on 6th December 2025, focusing on EV policies, innovation in battery tech, e-mobility infrastructure, and the roadmap for 2030.
Q: Can you share any new elements, segments, highlights, themes, or international collaborations we can look forward to at this year’s show?
Namit Gupta: The central theme of IIEV 2025 revolves around innovation, sustainability, and skill development. It highlights how India can strengthen its EV ecosystem through collaboration between industry, government, and academia.
This year’s conference will feature policy makers, industry experts, and global EV leaders discussing topics such as:
- Advances in battery materials and manufacturing
- Sustainable charging infrastructure
- Financing and investment in e-mobility
- Skill development and workforce readiness
Q: How do you see the role of events like the India International EV Show in accelerating India’s transition to electric mobility, particularly in the context of recent policy and industry developments?
Namit Gupta: Events like the India International EV Show (IIEV) play a pivotal role in accelerating India’s transition toward electric mobility, acting as both a knowledge exchange platform and a catalyst for collaboration across government, industry, academia, and investors.
In recent years, India’s EV ecosystem has gained tremendous momentum — driven by policies such as FAME II, the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP), the PLI schemes for ACC batteries and auto components, and various state-level EV policies. However, true progress depends on how effectively stakeholders can align policy intent with technological capability and market adoption. That is where IIEV serves as a unifying platform.
Q: With India’s EV and battery startup ecosystem growing rapidly, how is India International EV Show 2025 supporting innovation and helping emerging players connect with investors, OEMs, and policymakers?
Namit Gupta: The India International EV Show (IIEV) 2025 is deeply committed to nurturing innovation and empowering emerging startups that are shaping India’s electric mobility revolution. We recognize that the future of the EV ecosystem lies in the creative energy, technological breakthroughs, and entrepreneurial spirit of new-age companies—and our 2025 edition is designed to give them a powerful platform to grow, connect, and collaborate.
Q: What initiatives has the event taken to ensure that it reflects the very sustainability goals that the EV industry promotes?
Namit Gupta: Sustainability is not just a theme at the India International EV Show (IIEV) 2025 — it’s a guiding principle in how we design, organize, and deliver the entire event. Since the exhibition represents the future of clean mobility, it’s essential that the event itself embodies the same environmental responsibility and circular-economy values that the EV industry promotes.
Here are some of the key initiatives we’ve taken to ensure that IIEV 2025 reflects true sustainability in action:
- Sustainable Exhibition Infrastructure
- Eco-friendly materials for booth fabrication, branding, and signage
- Digital-First Approach
- Green Energy and Mobility Solution
Q: Where do you see the Indian EV and battery ecosystem heading in the next 3–5 years, and how will India International EV Show 2025 evolve in response to that future?
Namit Gupta: Over the next 3–5 years, India’s EV and battery ecosystem is set to experience transformative growth — not just in adoption but in innovation, manufacturing, and localization. Driven by strong policy support, consumer acceptance, and rapid technological advancement, India is steadily emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic electric mobility markets.
We foresee India moving from early adoption to mass-scale deployment across personal mobility, logistics, and public transportation. Battery manufacturing, recycling, and second-life applications will become strategic national priorities, while charging infrastructure will expand through both private investment and government initiatives.
Domestic production under PLI schemes and state EV policies will make India a global manufacturing hub for EV components, batteries, and energy storage systems. Simultaneously, startups and research institutions will drive innovation in solid-state batteries, lightweight materials, AI-based energy management, and green hydrogen integration.
Q: Is there anything else you want to add to this interaction?
Namit Gupta: What truly sets the India International EV Show (IIEV) 2025 apart is its purpose — to create a space where policy meets progress, innovation meets investment, and vision meets action.
As India moves toward becoming a global leader in electric mobility, IIEV is more than just an exhibition; it’s a movement that unites the ecosystem — manufacturers, innovators, government bodies, educators, and investors — to collaborate for a cleaner and smarter tomorrow.
Our focus is to continue building a platform that inspires ideas, fosters partnerships, and accelerates implementation on the ground. Every edition is a step forward in shaping an ecosystem that’s not only technologically advanced but also inclusive, sustainable, and globally competitive.
We look forward to welcoming all stakeholders to IIEV Show 2025, as together we drive India’s journey toward a greener, electrified, and self-reliant future in mobility.