New Delhi, June 24 -- The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has officially launched the online application portal for the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI), inviting eligible applicants to submit proposals from June 24, 2025, to October 21, 2025.

The scheme, notified on March 15, 2024, and detailed further through Notification No. S.O. 2450(E) dated June 2, 2025, is aimed at strengthening India's position as a global hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing.

The scheme offers strategic incentives to attract large-scale investments from global electric vehicle manufacturers.

Notably, approved applicants will be allowed to import Completely Built Units (CBUs) of electric four-wheelers with ...