Electric journey helps Tata Motors, Mahindra become first to win auto PLI
Live MintTata Motors Ltd and Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd on Thursday became India's first automakers to secure production incentives for the automotive sector, marking a key moment for the scheme that had a tepid start. The two companies have received approval for claims worth ₹246 crore under the Production-Linked Incentive Auto scheme, the heavy industries ministry said. Read this | Why India’s auto PLI is yet to pick up after two years Mahindra and Mahindra's Last Mile Mobility business won approval for incentives based on sales of its electric three-wheelers, while Tata Motors received the same for the Tiago EV electric car, Starbus EV electric bus, and electric cargo vehicle Ace EV. Read this | FAME slows down, auto PLI in fast lane Tata Motors had sought incentives worth ₹ 142.13 crore and Mahindra & Mahindra claimed ₹ 104.08 crore, based on their determined sales values for FY24, the ministry statement said.