The United Nations Convention on Climate Change 2015 mandates reducing the carbon footprint to reduce global warming. Considering environmental concerns, electric vehicles (EVs) spearhead the move towards green mobility. Niti Aayog (Indian Government) has envisaged an “EV only” scenario by 2030. Two wheelers, with almost 80% of the market share of the Indian automobile industry, will provide the primary thrust for EVs. The holistic sustainability of the Indian EV two-wheeler industry will depend upon its vendor partnerships and processes, which are examined in this paper through a systematic review of the literature available from all known sources. This study, after reviewing over 165 papers apart from government and independent reports, also explores how sustainability and allied topics like green supply chain management in business decision making promotes efficiency, controls expenditure, enhances customer delight, increases sales and market share, optimizes risk management strategies and promotes profitability. Considering the restricted availability of the literature on the Indian automobile industry in general, and specifically on the Indian EV or EV two-wheeler industry, this work will help in bringing focus on this area of fast-burgeoning importance and will pave the way for the establishment of a conceptual framework for research.

Creating climate-neutral economies requires efficient legal and economic instruments on one hand and transformations in business and skills on the other. Due to the exponential growth of the Internet economy, production and distribution of goods, managing low inventory stocks and quick deliveries has become a norm for the needs of customers, retailers, wholesalers, distributors and manufacturers. This puts tremendous stress on the environment ecosystem and business processes to become more efficient. An audit of smart contracts or blockchain and Internet of Things to measure the effectiveness of green supply chains and circular economies may be required for sustainable urban logistics. We explore IoT applications, Lean management, green practices and International Standards Organization (ISO) 14000 standards for sustainable urban logistics.

Drastically cutting carbon footprints to reduce global warming is a universal norm at present, in keeping with the United Nation’s Convention on Climate Change 2015. Fit-ting in appropriately with this theme is the global proliferation of Electric Vehicles (EVs), gradually replacing the Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) automobiles. India (Niti Aayog) has also given a determined call for ‘only EV’ on road by 2030. Electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) with 80% market share will lead this transition in this country. To meet sustainability and environmental norms, this needs not only appropriate pro-duction standards but also sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) in the Indi-an E2W (IE2W) industry integrating environmental, economic and social issues. There is also a need to ensure that the battery supply chain (one of the grey areas of the in-dustry with regard to environmental concerns) follows circularity and sustainability principles. With AI having come into play in industry and manufacturing, it would obviously influence circular economy (CE) and sustainability concerns in the IE2W space too. This review aims at analysing how the IE2W industry can hugely benefit from AI in enhancing its contribution to the circular economy and sustainability. The IE2W market is still in its infancy, thereby underscoring the importance of this paper in highlighting strengths and opportunities even as we look at the challenges ahead. This will impact how the Indian EV industry, in general, exploits AI, thereby enhanc-ing value for industries, governments, the public and the environment.

Drastically cutting carbon footprints to reduce global warming is now a universal norm, in keeping with the United Nations’ Convention on Climate Change 2015. The global proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) is, hence, appropriate. India (Niti Aayog) has given a determined call for ‘only EV’ on road by 2030, a transition which will be led by electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) with 80% of the market. The Indian E2W (IE2W) industry needs to adopt green manufacturing and sustainable supply chain management (SSCM), addressing environmental, economic, and social issues. The battery supply chain (an environmental gray area) must also follow circularity and sustainability principles. With artificial intelligence (AI) having come into play in industry and manufacturing, it will undoubtedly influence the circular economy (CE) and sustainability concerns in the IE2W space. This review aims to critically study the available literature on AI’s contribution to CE and sustainability in the IE2W sector. The study has revealed a lack of sufficient research, specifically in the IE2W sector, including AI’s effect on waste management, government policies, etc. For the government, the study recommends a higher outlay for R&D, bridging skill gaps, and strengthening regulatory frameworks and ethics; and, for the IE2W industry, this study recommends increased focus on CE, public awareness, compliance with ethical norms for AI deployment, and prioritizing a fleet-first model. The study is expected to enhance value for the IE2W sector, the government, the public, and the environment.

Banking is essential for economic growth, but it often faces challenges in rural areas due to lack of knowledge, technology acceptance, education, and infrastructure. Rural Banking in India, with a universal presence, is still lagging behind in the developmental race. To achieve inclusive growth, the country should focus on overall growth without ignoring rural regions. However, rural areas are often the least focused on for providing hi-tech banking services or basic banking services. To achieve financial inclusion, technology can be integrated to provide basic banking services in remote or rural areas, with support from the government, banking regulators, bankers, and potential users. These aspects are covered in a lucid manner in this chapter by supportive facts and figures. Request access from your librarian to read this chapter's full text.