electric vehicle policy
Coverage of electric vehicle policy in the Nexus archive.
- India’s capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution
Delhi aims to phase out gas vehicles by 2027 through an aggressive EV policy, targeting two- and three-wheelers first. The plan includes subsidies, tax waivers, and expanded charging infrastructure, with current EV registrations at 5% of vehicles. Experts praise the policy as one of India's most ambitious for reducing pollution.
- BUDGET 2026-27: NA body questions mobile taxes, EV policy
A parliamentary committee in Pakistan questioned the government's mobile phone taxation policy and proposed taxes on high-end electric vehicles. The committee finalized recommendations for the Finance Bill 2026, highlighting a tiered tax structure for imported mobile phones and revenue figures from Apple devices. Tax relief for airlines was extended beyond Pakistan International Airlines, but lawmakers raised concerns about consumer relief and potential revenue shortfalls.