"Within the next 4-6 months, the cost of electric vehicles will be equivalent to the cost of petrol vehicles," Gadkari said while addressing the 20th FICCI Higher Education Summit 2025. (Photo: PTI) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said the prices of electric vehicles in India are expected to be on par with those of petrol-powered vehicles within the next four to six months.

The minister said India's dependence on fossil fuels is both an economic burden, as Rs 22 lakh crore is spent annually on fuel imports and an environmental hazard, making clean energy adoption crucial for the country's progress.

"Within the next 4-6 months, the cost of electric vehicles will be equivalent to the cost of

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