Under the PLI Push, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, with an incentive outlay of ₹1.91 lakh crore, has recorded 836 approved applications across 14 strategic sectors, reflecting broad-based industry participation, according to a statement by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Friday (20 February).
As per the official data, cumulative investment under the Scheme has exceeded ₹2.16 lakh crore, while cumulative production and sales have crossed ₹20.41 lakh crore as on 31 December 2025.
The government stated that cumulative exports under the Scheme have surpassed ₹8.3 lakh crore, more than 14.39 lakh direct and indirect jobs have been generated, and ₹28,748 crore has been disbursed as incentives so far.
The PLI Scheme, launched in 2020, covers 14 strategic sectors and links financial incentives directly to incremental production and sales over a defined base year.
In electronics manufacturing and IT hardware, the Scheme has contributed to expanded domestic production of mobile phones and products such as laptops, tablets, servers and all-in-one personal computers.
Mobile phone imports have declined by nearly 77 per cent since FY 2020-21, with over 99 per cent of domestic demand now met through local production, according to the ministry.
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Manufacturing has expanded beyond assembly to include printed circuit board assemblies, batteries, camera and display modules, enclosures and other critical sub-assemblies, enabling deeper integration with global value chains, the ministry said.
Domestic manufacturing capacity for IT hardware has also expanded, with progressive localisation of components reducing dependence on imports, it added.
In pharmaceuticals and medical devices, 191 bulk drugs are being manufactured domestically for the first time, resulting in import substitution of approximately ₹1,785 crore and raising domestic value addition to 83.7 per cent.
In automobiles and advanced automotive technology, the Scheme has catalysed investments in electric mobility, power electronics and advanced safety systems, the ministry said.
Reported sales of ₹32,879 crore in FY 2025-26 indicate early momentum in technology-led automotive manufacturing and supplier ecosystem development, it added.
In telecom and networking products, sales have increased more than six-fold over the base year FY 2019-20, with exports rising to ₹21,033 crore.
A significant milestone has been the deployment of India’s indigenous end-to-end 4G technology stack by BSNL, positioning India among a select group of countries with such capability, the ministry said.
In food processing sector, the PLI has catalysed investments of over ₹9,200 crore across approved projects.
Adoption of advanced technologies such as ARBBM spice processing systems, Tetra Recart packaging and automated seafood processing equipment has enhanced efficiency, quality and export readiness, the ministry said.
In White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights), domestic manufacturing has commenced for critical components including compressors, motors, copper tubes and LED drivers.
According to the ministry, domestic value addition is targeted to increase to 75-80 per cent by 2028-29, strengthening the component ecosystem.
In the textiles sector, the scheme has supported a shift towards high-value man-made fibre and technical textile products, with integration of PM MITRA Parks enabling scale manufacturing and improved logistics, the ministry said.
Under high efficiency solar PV modules, the scheme targets 48 GW of fully integrated manufacturing capacity across two tranches, with investment commitments of nearly ₹52,942 crore.
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