In case of Electric vehicles (EVs), the dedicated battery assembly line with Mobis India enhances supply chain resilience while driving down costs, Gopalakrishnan CS, Whole-time Director & Chief Manufacturing Officer, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) in said in the the company's annual report for 2024-25. While 'Make in India' promotes investment and reduces import dependence, Atmanirbhar Bharat has driven localisation of critical auto components - such as EV batteries, engines, and transmissions - while supporting integration of start-ups and SMEs into global value chains, he said. To support India's carbon neutrality goals, HMIL is building a holistic EV ecosystem from localised EV manufacturing and battery pack assembly in Chennai to cell localisation through strategic partnerships. Many of the company's EVs in the future will have locally produced cells for better cost efficiency.