Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes
PLI schemes incentivise domestic manufacturing by offering cash incentives — typically 4–6% on incremental sales — to eligible companies over 5–7 years. As of 2026, PLI schemes have been approved for 14 sectors with a combined outlay exceeding ₹1.97 lakh crore. They are a primary instrument of the Aatmanirbhar agenda.
- 14 PLI sectors include: mobile phones, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automobiles & auto components, advanced chemistry cells (ACC batteries), telecom, white goods, specialty steel, food processing, solar PV modules, textiles, and more.
- Total approved outlay: over ₹1.97 lakh crore
- Goal: Make India a global manufacturing hub and substitute imports in key sectors.
- PLI for semiconductors: approved as part of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) with a ₹76,000 crore outlay.
● Tracked since February 24, 2026 · last seen August 31, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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