PLI in Ten Sectors Claims Rs 2.40 Private Sector Investment, Disbursals
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PLI
Schemes Drive Over ₹15.2 Lakh Crore Exports, Strengthen Manufacturing Across
Key Sectors
1.
PLI
Scheme Overview
o The Government has launched Production Linked Incentive (PLI)
Schemes for 14
key sectors with an approved financial outlay of ₹1.91 lakh crore.
o The schemes aim to strengthen
manufacturing, attract investment, increase exports, generate employment and
improve India's global competitiveness.
2.
Implementation
Mechanism
o The Department
for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is the
nodal department for overall coordination and monitoring.
o Individual Administrative Ministries and
Departments implement their respective sectoral PLI schemes.
3.
Overall
Achievements (as on 31 March 2026)
o Actual investment: Over ₹2.40 lakh crore.
o Employment generated: More than 14.15 lakh (direct and indirect).
4.
Export
Performance
o PLI schemes have collectively enabled
exports exceeding ₹15.2
lakh crore since their inception.
o This reflects India's increasing
integration into global value chains.
5.
Large
Scale Electronics Manufacturing
o Mobile phone production has increased by
around 2.4 times
since the scheme was launched.
o Mobile phone imports have declined by
approximately 77%.
o About 99.2% of mobile phones used in India are
now manufactured domestically.
6.
Pharmaceuticals
o Cumulative sales under the scheme have
exceeded ₹3.64 lakh
crore.
o Domestic production of 1,931 pharmaceutical products
has been enabled.
o This includes 191 bulk drugs
manufactured in India for the first time.
7.
Bulk
Drugs
o Manufacturing capacity of around 55,000 metric tonnes has
been established across 26
critical Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
o Domestic production has increased for APIs
such as Paracetamol,
Levofloxacin and Norfloxacin, reducing import dependence.
8.
Medical
Devices
o The scheme has facilitated domestic
production of advanced medical equipment, including:
§ CT Scanners
§ MRI Systems
§ Cath Labs
§ Ultrasonography equipment.
o 22 applicants have commenced production.
o 55 unique medical devices have been commissioned.
9.
Telecom
& Networking Products
o The scheme has supported indigenous 4G technology
development.
o It has also strengthened domestic
manufacturing capabilities for 5G
telecom equipment.
10. White Goods
o Compressor manufacturing capacity
increased from 1 million
units in 2021 to 10
million units in 2025–26.
o Localisation of key components such as Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs)
and Cross Flow Fans
has improved significantly.
o Domestic manufacturing of several critical
air-conditioner components has expanded.
11. Rapid Increase in Exports
o Cumulative exports under PLI schemes
increased from:
§ ₹4 lakh crore (as on 31 March 2024)
§ to ₹15.2
lakh crore (as on 31 March 2026).
12. Regular Review Mechanism
o Implementation is periodically reviewed
by:
§ The Empowered
Group of Secretaries (EGoS) chaired
by the Cabinet Secretary.
§ Concerned Administrative Ministries and
Departments.
13. Scheme Modifications
o Based on stakeholder feedback and
implementation experience, modifications have been made in selected schemes to
address operational challenges and improve implementation.
14. Government Initiatives
o Periodic review of implementation.
o Rationalisation of scheme guidelines.
o Relaxation of certain eligibility
conditions.
o Strengthening of project monitoring
mechanisms.
o Regular stakeholder consultations.
o Timely resolution of implementation issues
through the Empowered
Group of Secretaries (EGoS).
15. Overall Objective
o These measures aim to improve scheme
uptake, accelerate investments, boost production and exports, create
employment, and strengthen domestic manufacturing ecosystems across the 14 PLI
sectors.
The
Government has launched Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes for 14 key sectors
with an approved financial outlay of ₹1.91 lakh crore to enhance India's manufacturing
capabilities, attract investments, increase exports, generate employment and improve
India's global competitiveness. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade (DPIIT) acts as the nodal Department for overall coordination and monitoring
of the PLI Schemes, while the respective Administrative Ministries/Departments are
responsible for implementation of their respective Schemes.
As
on 31.03.2026, under the PLI Schemes, resulted actual investment of over ₹2.40
lakh crore and employment generation of over 14.15 lakh (direct and indirect). The
sector-wise details of investments and employment generated are at Annexure-I.
The
sectoral impact of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes across various
sectors is as under:
·
The
PLI Schemes have collectively enabled exports of over ₹15.2 lakh crore since
their inception, reflecting India's growing integration with global value chains.
·
In the
Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing sector, mobile phone
production has increased by around 2.4 times since the launch of the Scheme. Mobile
phone imports have declined by about 77%, and around 99.2% of mobile phones used
in India are now manufactured domestically.
·
The
Pharmaceuticals sector has recorded cumulative sales of over ₹3.64 lakh crore
under the Scheme. It has also enabled the domestic manufacture of 1,931 pharmaceutical
products, including 191 bulk drugs manufactured in India for the first time, thereby
strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities.
·
In the
Bulk Drugs sector, manufacturing capacity of about 55,000 MT has been established
across 26 critical Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), significantly enhancing
domestic production capacity and reducing import dependence for products such as
Paracetamol, Levofloxacin and Norfloxacin.
·
The
PLI Scheme for Manufacturing of Medical Devices has facilitated domestic manufacturing
of advanced medical equipment such as CT Scanners, MRI Systems, Cath Labs and Ultrasonography
equipment. 22 applicants have commenced operations and 55 unique medical devices
have been commissioned.
·
In the
Telecom & Networking Products sector, the Scheme has supported the development
of indigenous 4G technology and domestic manufacturing capability for 5G telecom
equipment, strengthening India's telecom manufacturing ecosystem.
·
The
PLI Scheme for White Goods has contributed to a significant expansion in domestic
manufacturing. Compressor manufacturing capacity has increased from 1 million units
in 2021 to 10 million units in 2025-26, while localisation of key components such
as PCBAs and Cross Flow Fans has improved substantially, leading to domestic manufacturing
of several critical air-conditioner components.
The
cumulative exports reported under the Sectors of PLI Schemes have shown a steady
increase over the last three years. The cumulative exports reported as on 31.03.2024
were ₹4 lakh crore, which increased to ₹15.2 lakh crore as on 31.03.2026.
The year-wise details are given at Annexure-II.
The
implementation of the PLI Schemes is reviewed periodically by the Empowered Group
of Secretaries (EGoS), chaired by the Cabinet Secretary,
as well as by the respective Administrative Ministries/Departments. Based on stakeholder
feedback and implementation experience, modifications have been carried out in certain
Schemes, wherever required, to address implementation challenges and facilitate
effective implementation.
The
Government has undertaken several measures to improve the effectiveness of the PLI
Schemes. These include periodic review of Scheme implementation, rationalisation
of Scheme guidelines, relaxation of certain eligibility conditions, strengthening
of project monitoring mechanisms, regular
stakeholder
consultations, and timely resolution of implementation issues in coordination with
the concerned Ministries/Departments through the Empowered Group of Secretaries
(EGoS). These measures are aimed at improving Scheme uptake,
accelerating investments, enhancing production and exports, generating employment
and strengthening domestic manufacturing ecosystems.
This
information was given by Minister of State for Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Shri Jitin Prasada in a written reply in Lok Sabha on 21 July, 2026.
ANNEXURE-I
|
Sl.No. |
Sectors |
Cumulative Investment till March, 2026 (Rs. In crore) |
Cumulative Employment till March, 2026 |
|
1 |
Large Scale
Electronics Manufacturing - [MeitY] |
20,580 |
1,69,249 |
|
2 |
IT Hardware 2.0 - [MeitY] |
908 |
4,859 |
|
3 |
Bulk Drugs - [D/o
Pharma] |
5,070 |
5,226 |
|
4 |
Manufacturing of
Medical Devices - [D/o Pharma] |
1,151 |
5,268 |
|
5 |
Pharmaceuticals Drugs
- [D/o Pharma] |
45,158 |
1,14,880 |
|
6 |
Telecom &
Networking Products - [D/o Telecom] |
5,278 |
33,610 |
|
7 |
Food Products - [MoFPI] |
9,207 |
3,29,200 |
|
8 |
Drones and Drone
Components - [M/o Civil Aviation]* |
595 |
2,650 |
|
9 |
White Goods – [DPIIT] |
6,409 |
52,703 |
|
10 |
Automobiles & Auto Components – [MHI] |
44,326 |
67,820 |
|
11 |
Advance Chemistry Cell
(ACC) Battery– [MHI] |
4,570 |
1,245 |
|
12 |
Textile Products –
[M/o Textiles] |
8,117 |
33,427 |
|
13 |
Specialty Steel – [M/o
Steel] |
23,896 |
14,138 |
|
14 |
High Efficiency Solar
PV Modules (MNRE) |
64,873 |
14,794 |
|
|
TOTAL |
2,40,138 |
8,49,069 |
*
Note: Indirect employment generation of 5.66 lakhs have been reported under 3 sectors
(LSEM, IT Hardwar & Solar PV Modules).
ANNEXURE-II
|
Financial
Year |
Cumulative
Exports Reported under PLI Schemes |
|
FY
2023-24 |
₹4.0
lakh crore |
|
FY
2024-25 |
₹6.5
lakh crore |
|
FY
2025-26 |
₹15.2
lakh crore |