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Can India turn retrofitment into the next mobility revolution?

Reported by The Hindu 21 Oct 2026, 8:48 am IST 1 min read

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Unlike new EV manufacturing, which rewards scale and centralisation, retrofitment rewards distribution through local workshops, technicians and entrepreneurship; with the right training, neighbourhood mechanic shops can become certified retrofitters, absorbing the existing workforce

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Section: India
Topics: Cars & bikes
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 8:48 am IST
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