e-FAST India, an initiative of NITI Aayog, today launched the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT) to support accelerated zero-emission freight deployment in the country. Member, NITI Aayog, Rajiv Gauba launched the Platform during the 5th e-FAST India Summit 2026, in New Delhi. A flagship initiative under the e-FAST India platform, PACT is designed to aggregate freight demand from shippers, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and other ecosystem stakeholders and translate it into deployment opportunities across identified freight corridors. By bringing together shippers, LSPs, vehicle manufacturers, financiers, charge point operators (CPOs) and other ecosystem partners, the platform aims to improve demand visibility, support charging infrastructure planning and strengthen the commercial case for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (e-MHDVs). The initiative also marks a significant step towards accelerating the deployment of zero-emission trucks in India.
The Summit also introduced the ZET Marketplace, an interactive business-engagement platform connecting e-truck manufacturers, LSPs, CPOs, financiers, and technology companies. The Marketplace enabled participants to showcase products, explore commercial opportunities and develop partnerships needed to move zero-emission freight projects from intent to implementation.
Speaking at the Summit, Rajiv Gauba said that the launch of PACT and the ZET Marketplace brings together various ecosystem stakeholders on a common platform. He highlighted that while significant progress has been made in building domestic EV manufacturing capacity and supportive policy mechanisms, the next phase of growth will depend on the ability to address ecosystem-wide challenges through collaboration. Mr Gauba further added that as freight electrification gains momentum, innovative financing models, corridor-based charging infrastructure, and market-driven partnerships will be critical to accelerating the commercial adoption of e-trucks and strengthening India’s clean mobility future.
Addressing the event, Secretary in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, V. Umashankar underlined that with growing industry interest and rising demand, India is well positioned to build a scalable and commercially viable electric trucking ecosystem that advances both logistics competitiveness and energy security. He highlighted that accelerating electric freight mobility will require innovations in logistics operations, financing charging infrastructure, and battery governance. The secretary added that measures such as battery health monitoring systems and new operating models for high-utilization vehicles can improve transparency, strengthen resale value, reduce financing risks, and unlock greater investment.
