Opening Remarks

Sudhendu J. Sinha
Programme Director for E-Mobility, NITI Aayog

Fireside Chat

The Global Impact of us Tariffs And Industrial Policy and The Consequent Localisation In The Batteries Value Chain

This fireside chat will examine the interplay of US tariffs, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), as well as the opportunities and challenges of establishing localised EV battery production in India.

• Niclas Poitiers, Research Fellow, Bruegel
• Swasti Raizada, Senior Policy Advisor, International Institute for Sustainable Development

Panel Discussion

Strategic Partnerships and Circularity Policies Driving The Development of The Batteries Value Chain

This discussion will explore how strategic partnerships, sustainability and innovation initiatives provide solutions to global challenges and reshape the EV battery value chain. Panellists will share the opportunities created by the EU-India cooperation in the Trade and Technology Council and the deepening of EU-India relations. The panel will also dive into concrete examples of policies driving a circular battery economy, deriving takeaways for India ’ s policy & battery sector.

• Johan Blondelle, Policy Officer DG RTD.C2 Clean Energy Transition, European Commission
• Shyamasis Das, Fellow, Centre for Social and Economic Progress
• Marie McNamara, Manager, Carbon Free Transportation, India Program, BECI

Closing Remarks