At the ETAutoTech Summit 2025 in Bengaluru, experts discussed the advantages of sodium-ion batteries for commercial applications, particularly in the heavy-duty trucking and logistics sector. These batteries offer benefits such as cost savings, higher temperature resistance, and stability during aggressive operations, making them ideal for extreme weather conditions. Sodium-ion batteries also have the potential to lower capital costs, increase adoption rates of electric fleet vehicles, and broaden the range of feasible applications. Safety advantages include lower flammability and the ability to be stored at 0% state-of-charge, enhancing transportation safety. India is positioned as a leader in sodium-ion battery research and development, utilizing the abundance of sodium for grid storage and heavy-load truck applications. Recent advancements, including a super-fast charging sodium-ion battery developed by a research team at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, showcase the promising future of sodium-ion technology in the commercial sector.