New Delhi, June 11 -- India is gradually expanding its role in the global electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, with the potential to become a primary manufacturing hub and major exporter of lithium-ion batteries, according to Avinash Sharma, Co-founder and CEO of ElectricPe.

Speaking on the sidelines of a sustainability panel in New Delhi on Thursday, Sharma emphasised that a potent combination of government policy, investor appetite, and startup innovation is positioning India to move beyond domestic self-sufficiency toward global market leadership.

"The government's aim is for Indian manufacturers not only to meet domestic demand for lithium and batteries but also to become global exporters. Over time, I see India becoming a manufactur...