Govt approves 836 projects under PLI scheme with outlay of Rs 1.91 Lakh Crore

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, with an incentive outlay of Rs 1.91 lakh crore, has recorded strong industry participation across 14 strategic sectors, with 836 applications approved, according to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

As of December 31, 2025, cumulative investments under the scheme exceeded Rs 2.16 lakh crore, while production and sales crossed Rs 20.41 lakh crore.

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Cumulative exports under the programme surpassed Rs 8.3 lakh crore, and more than 14.39 lakh direct and indirect jobs were generated. Incentive disbursements stood at Rs 28,748 crore.

The ministry said the scheme has strengthened India’s manufacturing ecosystem by driving capacity expansion, boosting exports, and deepening localisation across key sectors.

In electronics manufacturing and IT hardware, mobile phone imports declined by nearly 77 per cent since FY 2020–21, with over 99 per cent of domestic demand now met through local production.

Manufacturing has expanded beyond assembly into critical sub-assemblies, including printed circuit board assemblies, batteries, camera modules, and display modules.

In pharmaceuticals and medical devices, the scheme enabled first-time domestic manufacturing of 191 bulk drugs, resulting in import substitution worth approximately Rs 1,785 crore. Domestic value addition increased to 83.7 per cent, while indigenous production of medical devices reduced import dependence.

The automobiles and advanced automotive technology segment reported sales of Rs 32,879 crore in FY 2025–26, reflecting early momentum in electric mobility and advanced component manufacturing.

In telecom and networking products, sales increased more than six-fold over the base year FY 2019–20, with exports reaching Rs 21,033 crore. The ministry highlighted the deployment of India’s indigenous end-to-end 4G technology stack by BSNL as a significant milestone.

PLI-driven investments in food processing crossed Rs 9,200 crore, with firms adopting advanced processing and packaging technologies to enhance quality and export readiness.

In the white goods sector, domestic manufacturing commenced for critical components such as compressors, motors, copper tubes, and LED drivers. Domestic value addition is targeted to reach 75–80 per cent by 2028–29.

For textiles, the scheme supported a shift towards high-value man-made fibre (MMF) and technical textiles, aided by integration with PM MITRA Parks.

Under the high-efficiency solar PV modules segment, Tranche I and II target 48 GW of fully integrated manufacturing capacity, backed by investment commitments of nearly Rs 52,942 crore, aimed at reducing import dependence in renewable energy.

Launched in 2020, the PLI Scheme marked a shift from input-based incentives to outcome-linked support, with financial incentives tied directly to incremental sales of goods manufactured in India. The ministry said this framework ensures efficiency, transparency, and measurable industrial outcomes.