Startups are instrumental in providing key solutions for bigger players, including MNCs in the automotive and EV sector, according to Sivarajah Ramanathan, Mission Director and CEO of StartupTN. Tamil Nadu is prioritizing the development of electric vehicles (EVs) and is seeing significant startup activity in this sector. The government is facilitating the establishment of ‘Startup Manufacturing Centres’ for EVs and planning for a comprehensive EV ecosystem, including charging stations and battery recycling.