Transforming India’s manufacturing landscape, the PLI scheme has secured ₹2.16 lakh crore investments in 14 sectors as of December 31, 2025. This influx has birthed over 14.39 lakh jobs, a boon for employment. The Commerce Ministry disclosed these achievements Friday.
836 applications underscore robust participation, driving plant sales beyond ₹20.41 lakh crore—of which ₹8.3 lakh crore were exported. With ₹28,748 crore in incentives disbursed, the scheme rewards excellence and scale.
Electronics manufacturing has flourished, making India a powerhouse for phones and hardware like PCs and servers. Mobile imports nosedived 77% post-FY 2020-21, domestic production covering 99% of needs. Pharma’s leap includes producing 191 bulk drugs domestically, saving ₹1,785 crore on imports, value addition at 83.7%.
Telecom and networking sales ballooned six times versus base year, exports at ₹21,033 crore. BSNL’s native 4G tech rollout cements India’s innovation credentials. Fresh PLIs extend to autos, food, textiles, solar modules.
Since its 2020 launch, PLI has been key to manufacturing fortification, import cuts, competitiveness, and job creation. Through incentive-driven growth, it enables expansion, advanced tech uptake, and integrated chains—fueling India’s journey to global manufacturing prominence.