Where EV Sourcing Tech Delivers—and Doesn’t

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I am a senior strategic sourcing and procurement professional with over three decades of experience in the automotive industry, including more than 15 years focused on electric vehicles. My core expertise lies at the intersection of engineering and commercial strategy—covering vendor evaluation, localisation of critical components (especially high-voltage EV parts), part selection, product validation, and end-to-end BOM cost optimisation.
I have led large-scale procurement operations, managed annual spends exceeding INR 150 crore and built and mentored high-performing sourcing teams. I am particularly known for driving cost competitiveness through Should-Be Costing, market intelligence, and strategic supplier development, while ensuring quality, reliability, and scalability.
What differentiates me is my ability to translate technical understanding into strong commercial outcomes—solving complex sourcing challenges, reducing total cost of ownership, and building resilient supply bases that support long-term business growth.

Q2. What is the one change in the EV/e-bus ecosystem that is materially altering sourcing and localization decisions today—and why now?

The single most material change in the EV/e-bus ecosystem, shaping sourcing and localisation decisions today, is the rapid escalation of high-voltage battery and…