China Files WTO Complaint Against India's Electric Vehicle Subsidies

China has initiated a formal dispute at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against India's subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries. Beijing alleges that India's policies, including the production-linked incentive scheme, violate WTO rules by unfairly favouring domestic manufacturers and constituting prohibited import substitution subsidies. The complaint escalates trade tensions between the two economic powers and challenges a cornerstone of India's strategy to boost domestic manufacturing and promote green energy.