While EV adoption dominates policy dialogues, the readiness of MSME suppliers remains underexplored. This study fills that gap by presenting insights from automotive component manufacturing (ACM) MSMEs. Through industry sentiment analysis, stakeholder consultations, and data-driven research, CPI evaluates disruptions, identifies barriers, and captures MSME expectations. It offers a comprehensive view of MSME preparedness and proposes targeted interventions to enable their pivotal role in Indi...