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FICCI president calls for unified “one nation one app” for EV charging

Addressing the important issue of EV charging infrastructure, Anish Shah, FICCI President, has called for deploying a “one nation one app” solution by coordinated approach, CNBC-TV18 reported.Underlining the urgent requirement for a unified charging app linked to the Bharat digital stack, Shah discussed offering real-time data, location, cost and availability of charging points to consumers."Charging infrastructure is going to be critical in the next phase of EV adoption. We need to work with the private sector and the government to bring all charging stations under one platform, making it easier for consumers to find, use, and pay for charging services," citing Shah, CNBC-TV 18 reported.Additionally, he mentioned that the Ministry of Heavy Industries and FICCI have been collaborating closely to establish a plan for charging stations along highways, optimising locations based on traffic statistics.Moreover, Shah highlighted the role of FICCI in attempts to overcome infrastructure limitations to reach the desirable EV adoption target, the report added. According to the report, Shah stated, "We are working on a long-term plan to set up charging points strategically across the country. This will drive investment and make the transition to electric vehicles smoother," Shah also spoke about the ongoing discussion about rate cuts on the larger economic front. While acknowledging the requests for lower interest rates, he registered a concern that any action of that nature must avoid contributing to inflation.According to the report, Shah praised the efforts of the Reserve Bank of India in effectively managing inflation. However, he asserted his take for the RBI to be cautious and balanced in their approach. “Inflation is not a worry today, but it should not become one in the future," he said.”