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ANYTIME NEWS NETWORK. India’s flagship Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, with an outlay of ₹1.91 lakh crore, has emerged as a transformative reform driving unprecedented growth across 14 key manufacturing sectors. Designed to strengthen domestic capabilities and reduce import dependence, the scheme is delivering measurable results in investment, production, exports, and employment generation.
As of December 31, 2025, a total of 836 applications have been approved across sectors. The scheme has attracted investments exceeding ₹2.16 lakh crore, while cumulative production/sales have crossed ₹20.41 lakh crore. Exports have surpassed ₹8.3 lakh crore, and over 14.39 lakh direct and indirect jobs have been created. Incentives worth ₹28,748 crore have already been disbursed.
In electronics manufacturing, India has positioned itself as a global hub for mobile phones and IT hardware, with mobile imports declining by nearly 77% since FY 2020-21. Over 99% of domestic demand is now met through local production.
The pharmaceutical sector has achieved domestic production of 191 bulk drugs for the first time, significantly reducing import dependency. The automobile sector is witnessing accelerated investments in electric mobility and advanced automotive technologies.
Telecom manufacturing has recorded a sixfold increase in sales compared to the base year, with exports reaching ₹21,033 crore. The implementation of indigenous end-to-end 4G technology by BSNL marks a major technological milestone.
Food processing, consumer durables, textiles, and high-efficiency solar PV modules are also witnessing robust localization and capacity expansion.
Launched in 2020, the PLI framework represents a paradigm shift from input-based incentives to performance-linked outcomes, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and measurable industrial growth. The scheme continues to strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem and global competitiveness.
