China says India’s auto PLI schemes violate WTO norms

China has alleged that certain conditions in India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for advanced chemistry cell battery, automobiles and the policy to promote the manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) violate global trade rules, and has filed a complaint against these measures at the World Trade Organization (WTO).

- PTI

China has filed a complaint against India's measures.

(AFP)

According to a communication of the Geneva-based WTO, China has sought consultations with India on these measures under WTO's dispute settlement mechanism.

Beijing has stated that measures adopted by India are contingent upon the use of domestic over imported goods and discriminate against goods of Chinese origin.