Daily EV news · India · 11 August 2026

Indofast Energy and EV charging operator GLIDA have announced plans to establish more than 100 battery swapping stations at 50 locations across India over the next 12 months. The initial rollout will comprise 10 Quick Interchange Stations across Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, with Indofast Energy's swapping facilities co-located at existing and upcoming GLIDA EV charging sites to create integrated energy hubs. The partnership allows Indofast Energy to leverage GLIDA's existing charging locations rather than developing every swapping site independently.

Why it matters: The co-location model could accelerate deployment timelines for charge point operators by maximising site utility and serving both plug-in EVs and swap-compatible vehicles from a single footprint. For procurement teams, the integrated hub approach may offer a template for multi-format infrastructure that addresses diverse fleet and commercial EV requirements in high-demand urban markets.

The Maharashtra government plans to establish EV charging stations at Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation depots and Regional Transport Offices statewide, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced at a Tata Motors electric truck launch in Mumbai. A proposal to add chargers at flyovers under a public private partnership model has been submitted to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for approval. MSRTC aims to convert its entire bus fleet to electric by 2036.

Why it matters: The state depot and RTO rollout creates a predictable pipeline of public sector charging tenders, while the flyover PPP model opens commercial opportunities for operators willing to co invest in high visibility urban sites. The 2036 fleet electrification target signals sustained demand for depot charging infrastructure across Maharashtra's bus network.

Amara Raja Energy & Mobility has approved ₹5.5 billion (approximately $57.64 million) in additional investments to accelerate its battery manufacturing infrastructure in India. The majority, ₹5 billion, will go to subsidiary Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies for its Divitipally, Telangana gigafactory, bringing total approved investment to ₹25 billion and targeting 16 GWh capacity for lithium ion cells and battery packs. A further ₹500 million has been allocated to Amara Raja Power Systems, doubling its approved investment to ₹1 billion, to support EV charging product manufacturing and operations.

Why it matters: The investment signals growing domestic manufacturing capacity for both batteries and charging infrastructure in India, potentially creating new procurement opportunities for CPOs seeking locally produced equipment. With 16 GWh of planned cell production and dedicated funding for charging solutions, Amara Raja is positioning itself as an integrated supplier in the Indian EV ecosystem.