THREAT TO EV SUPPORT SCHEME MINIMAL, FEEL EXPERTS China questions India's PLI and EV sops at WTO

ALLTHREE FLAGSHIP schemes to encourage manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) and support renewable energy (RE) expansion in India have been challenged by China at the World Trade Organization (WTO).

- MUKESH JAGOTA

Beijing alleged that these schemes are discriminatory against Chinese products and violate various multilateral agreements.

China has challenged the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for auto and auto components, Advance Cell Chemistry (ACC) battery storage and the scheme to promote manufacturing of electric passenger cars in India.

The Chinese delegation at the WTO had communicated to the Indian side seeking consultations on the schemes to promote EVs and RE on October 15. On Monday, all members were notified about the dispute, sources said. Technically, other WTO member countries too can join the dispute.