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Global electric vehicle (EV) giants can now apply for a scheme to promote manufacturing of electric passenger cars in India, offering significantly lower import tax for automakers that pledge to invest in domestic electric vehicle production.
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) today announced the portal launch of the application process under the scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI).
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that the initiative marks a defining moment in India's journey towards clean, self-reliant, and future-ready mobility.
"The launch of this portal under the SPMEPCI scheme opens new ave...