The Ministry of Heavy Industries is discussing a phased manufacturing programme (PMP) with stakeholders, requiring stricter localisation for electric vehicle (EV) makers to qualify for the proposed Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME-III) subsidy scheme. In its recent discussions with stakeholders, the ministry suggested reducing the number of components under PMP in FAME-III from 18 to 12. Components such as power and control wiring harnesses, connectors...