and it ended up paying companies that cheated the system. The CAG audit of FAME II uncovered something shocking; manufacturers were faking local parts, selling mandatory chargers as 'accessories' to dodge price caps, and getting away with it because the government’s own tracking portal couldn’t even add up ₹356 crore correctly. Five companies got ₹468 crore in subsidies despite breaking rules; and only two returned ₹190 crore so far. The real kicker? The government moved ₹2,000 crore between vehicle categories mid-scheme because two-wheelers sold out, while cars and buses barely moved. This wasn’t just poor planning; it was a system designed to be gamed. And the worst part? The portal tracking billions showed negative ₹423 crore in one place. If you’re building India’s EV future, you need more than cash incentives; you need checks, balances, and someone actually watching the books.