India, Aug. 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India is preparing to export electric vehicles to as many as 100 countries, calling it a "new success story" for the industry. The announcement came at the ET World Leaders Forum 2025, where the Prime Minister linked the milestone to the country's broader progress in manufacturing and research.

This is the first time the government has put a number on India's EV export ambition, and it comes at a time when domestic automakers are ramping up their global strategies. A special programme related to the initiative is expected to be unveiled on August 26.

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