China moves WTO against EV, battery subsidies in India

China has filed a complaint against India in the World Trade Organization (WTO) over New Delhi's subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries.

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the ministry would look at the detailed submissions made by China. Confirming the move, an official said China had also filed similar applications against Turkiye, Canada and the EU. “They have sought consultations with India,” the official said. Seeking consultation is the first step of the dispute settlement process as per WTO rules. If the consultations requested with India do not result in a satisfactory solution, the EU can request that the WTO set up a panel in the case to rule on the issue raised.