Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, May 20: Over 50 stakeholders from Maharashtra’s auto sector gathered on Tuesday to better understand the electric vehicle (EV) Bill of Materials (BoM), as part of a wider push to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) navigate the shift away from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
The workshop, held in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, was organised by the Chamber of Marathwada Industries & Agriculture (CMIA), Marathwada Auto Cluster (MAC), MAGIC Business Incubator, and Deogiri Electronics Cluster Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with WRI India. It provided hands-on demonstrations of EV components and examined the core differences between EV and ICE BoMs.
Electric vehicles, unlike traditional ICE models, depend on fewer mechanical components but more complex electrical and electronic systems such as batteries, power electronics and drive units. These differences are reshaping procurement, design and manufacturing processes across the supply chain — particularly for MSMEs that form the backbone of India’s auto component industry.
“Understanding the Bill of Materials is foundational for MSMEs aiming to stay competitive in the EV era,” said Vinayak Deolankar, director at Deogiri Electronics Cluster Pvt Ltd. “Many firms remain unaware of what the transition entails at the component level. Bridging this gap is essential for business continuity and future growth.”
The event aimed to address a persistent knowledge gap despite Maharashtra’s progressive EV policy framework. MSMEs, especially in Tier-2 cities, often lack access to technical resources and expertise required to adapt to evolving EV component demands.
“Shifting supply chains without BoM-level awareness risks leaving MSMEs behind,” said Anu Ranganath, project lead at WRI India. “This workshop is a step toward ensuring that technical knowledge reaches Tier-2 cities like Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, enabling small businesses and workers to co-create an inclusive EV future.”
Narendra Estolkar, Joint Director at the Ministry of MSME, noted that several central schemes exist to support MSMEs in this transition. However, he emphasized the need for targeted training and financial support aligned with component-level transformations.
Mahesh Padmanabh, head of electrical systems for EVs at River Mobility, provided an in-depth look at subsystem design strategies, stressing that changes in vehicle architecture demand a fresh approach to sourcing, assembly and testing.
