1991: India’s Near-Default Moment. How Did We Survive — and in 2025 What Challenges Come Next? | Montek Singh AHLUWALIA
https://youtu.be/ZDgTz0hZHx0?si=Zk4wG87-gB_8fvof 1991: India’s Near-Default Moment. How Did We Survive — and in 2025 What Challenges Come Next? | Montek Singh AHLUWALIA On this program, we engage with the key thinkers and leaders shaping India’s economic, energy, and policy landscape. I’m your host, Ravin MIRCHANDANI, and today, honestly, I’m a little bit starstruck. Joining us on […]
EP 55 | Inside India’s Journey Towards Energy Transition with Amitabh Kant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjPr6UBnEOUIn this episode, we welcome one of the key protagonists for both electric mobility and hydrogen energy in India: Amitabh Kant. A distinguished bureaucrat and policymaker, he is recognized for his substantial contributions to the development of the Indian economy. An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College and JNU, he joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) […]
EP 54 | Decoding the Future of Urban Electric Mobility | Gensol EV | Pratik Gupta
https://youtu.be/QjPr6UBnEOU?si=ilVCMxhsAIErJOd_ India’s population is projected to surpass China’s in both overall numbers and population density in the coming years. This growth is particularly concentrated in urban areas, which are facing significant challenges. Traffic congestion, increased road stress, road rage, and heightened demand for utilities and essential services are adversely affecting the quality of life for […]
EP 53 | Industrial Decarbonisation with Green Hydrogen | Shardul Kulkarni
https://youtu.be/_AEBDZ9rsoI?si=cuD8nU-trruz8j8u In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to establishing India as a global leader in green hydrogen through the National Green Hydrogen Mission. In just a year and a half, this mission has placed the hydrogen molecule at the forefront of discussions among energy developers, investors, policymakers, and […]
EP 52 | Empowering Sustainable Last Mile Deliveries | Uday Narang
https://youtu.be/xDU61JYYyYQ?si=gL-7BSe7WEEMrtNH The Indian EV and energy transition sector has been in flux for the last three years. If you looked at it just three years ago, there were only a few thousand vehicles on the road. Since then, we’ve seen exponential growth: today, there are hundreds of thousands of electric two-wheelers, many thousands of three-wheelers, […]
EP 51 | Revolutionizing India’s Buses: A Startup’s Electric Impact | Sudhir Mehta | EKA & Pinnacle Industries
https://youtu.be/bLcp7V8Ebz4?si=JN46zKUy3JJ5zwfg India has 326 million registered vehicles on the road in 2024. Seventy-five percent of these are two-wheelers, including scooters and motorcycles, down from 80% just four years ago. Approximately 12% of these are trucks and buses, with the vast majority being trucks, as only 2% of registered vehicles in India are buses. The fastest […]
EP 50 | Unwrapping geopolitics with Vijay GOKHALE
https://youtu.be/ZDgTz0hZHx0?si=Zk4wG87-gB_8fvof In this episode, Vijay Gokhale, former Indian Foreign Secretary, delves into the complexities of global energy transitions and geopolitics. He discusses China’s rapid technological advancements, strategic geopolitical maneuvers, and the global implications of energy resource control. Gokhale also provides insights into India’s strategic positioning, technological growth, and the intricate balance of international relations. Join […]
EP 49 | EV Charger OEMs – 3 different journeys | Tirex Chargers | Siemens | Quench
https://youtu.be/aRofZ0EO-jw?si=s7OK3BaI1gfOkjxV In this episode, we talk to some of the biggest EV Charger OEMs in India, discussing the various challenges in the EV charging space and how Indian charger companies can dominate the global competition. We feature Arth PATEL, Founder & CEO of Tirex Chargers, and Amit KEKARE, Head of E-Mobility at Siemens, along with […]
EP 48 | What is the future of lead acid batteries? | Amara Raja Energy & Mobility
https://youtu.be/iqNEW6t8EgU?si=c2l-LjfMzEeKndNn Harshavardhana Gourineni is an accomplished business leader who has made significant contributions to the growth and expansion of Amara Raja Energy and Mobility Limited. Harshavardhana has worked in various roles and industries, gaining a wide range of experience and expertise. After living in the US for 25 years, Harsha moved to India and was […]
EP 47 | Can electric cycles become a part of our everyday lives? | EMotorad
