NEW DELHI, Jan. 14 -- Electric bus (e-bus) sales in Maharashtra jumped by over 60% in 2025, helping the state overtake New Delhi as India's largest e-bus market, as states push to expand green public transport and cut carbon emissions.

Maharashtra saw 1,442 e-buses sold in calendar year 2025, compared to 1,382 units in Delhi, according to the central government Vahan portal that keeps a record of all vehicle registrations.

India's market for emission-free public transport has been expanding, with e-bus sales rising to about 4,400 units in 2025 from a little over 3,600 a year ago. This includes buses procured by state transport agencies as well as privately-operated fleets.

With 1,036 units, Delhi topped e-bus sales in 2024, followed by...