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CII presses PMO to fix EV PLI scheme gaps as startups flag crippling eligibility barriers
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Published on 4 May 2026
Startups say PLI rules make them pay more upfront
The Confederation of Indian Industry has urged the PMO to overhaul India’s EV auto PLI scheme after EV startups complained that current eligibility and selection rules create a cost disadvantage. CII, via six startup CEOs, wants a new application window and relaxed criteria, shifting focus toward R&D intensity, IP generation, and domestic value-add. A parliamentary panel report also cites low fund disbursal and high investment hurdles.
- CII says current auto PLI selection drives higher costs for startups
- Startups demand a fresh, possibly rolling, application window under PLI
- Eligibility should shift toward R&D, IP, and domestic value addition
- Parliamentary data points to heavy spending with limited disbursal
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