The government maintains there is no critical LPG shortage for auto component manufacturers and is coordinating with ACMA and the Petroleum Ministry to ensure steady gas supply.

Officials reaffirm ongoing efforts to stabilize supply chains in the auto sector and urge cleaner fuels, including electric furnaces and PNG, where feasible as part of broader resilience goals.

The government is advancing domestic manufacturing through the PMP and the Rare Earth Magnets scheme, with a Rs 7,280 crore outlay to build 6,000 MTPA of domestic magnet capacity and a recent pre-bid conference drawing more than 25 bidders.

Officials say the rare earth magnets project, launched under the same program, aims to strengthen self-reliance and has seen active bidder participation since the April 7 pre-bid conference.

Geopolitical tensions in West Asia are affecting global fuel logistics and LPG imports, though authorities say the situation remains under control.

Overall objective remains to strengthen supply chains, boost indigenous production, accelerate EV adoption, and build resilience amid West Asia-related disruptions.

Industry concerns cite potential disruptions for smaller suppliers and workforce pressures from limited cooking fuel access, but officials argue these do not indicate a broad industrial output threat.

Priority allocation and supply management measures are in place to stabilise LPG for industries, with encouragement to shift to natural gas to reduce LPG dependence.

PM E-DRIVE subsidies support electric vehicle adoption, with extensions for e-rickshaws to March 2028 and for electric two-wheelers to July 2026, alongside revised deadlines for e-scooters and e-rickshaws.

Subsidy timelines under PM E-DRIVE have been adjusted, including longer durations for three-wheeler e-rickshaws and e-scooters, and a continued phased manufacturing program extension to promote domestic production.

The E-DRIVE package also extends to March 2028 for three-wheeler subsidies and to July 2026 for electric two-wheelers, with updated deadlines for other categories.

Officials reiterate that there is no major LPG supply disruption for auto components, even amid global energy concerns.