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TVS Motor Chairman Venu Srinivasan urged India to adopt a technology-neutral approach for future mobility, allowing consumers diverse choices beyond just EVs, based on overall environmental impact.
Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus of TVS Motor Company and Chairman of the Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM), advocated for a technology-neutral approach to India's future mobility. Speaking at the IFQM Symposium 2026 on October 5, 2026, he asserted that consumers should have the freedom to choose vehicle technologies that best suit their needs. Srinivasan stressed that India should assess mobility solutions based on their overall impact on pollution and air quality, rather than exclusively favoring electric vehicles (EVs).
Srinivasan highlighted the importance of providing access to a diverse range of technologies, including internal combustion engines, hybrids, battery electric vehicles, and future options like compressed natural gas (CNG) and ethanol-powered vehicles. He suggested that EV adoption should be allowed to evolve organically within the market. This perspective comes as India's two-wheeler industry continues to expand its global footprint, with Indian manufacturers exporting products to 151 countries, particularly in Africa and South America.
He noted that India's growing reputation for quality in its products is a significant advantage in these international markets. Srinivasan's comments underline a broader industry discussion about balancing environmental goals with practical consumer needs and fostering an inclusive technological landscape for India's dynamic automotive sector.
