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Auto Component MSMEs Face Capability Gap, ₹39,000cr Tied Up

Auto Component MSMEs Face Capability Gap, ₹39,000cr Tied Up

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Vector Consulting Group study says operational inefficiencies could potentially release ₹29,000-39,000 crore in working capital, while capability gaps among MSME suppliers could constrain investment in new automotive technologies.

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What will be the primary battery technology powering mainstream EVs five years from now?

What will be the primary battery technology powering mainstream EVs five years from now?

Lithium-ion

 

53.28%

Sodium-ion

 

16.79%

Solid-state

 

21.17%

None of the Above

 

1.46%

Not Invented Yet

 

7.30%

Total Votes : 137