PLI Scheme

Automotive body trims export PLI red tape after industry pushback

The testing agency has eased domestic value addition certification norms for export models after automakers argued that additional paperwork increased compliance burdens

Updated On: 03 Jun 2026 | 12:01 AM IST

Red tape redux: Automakers see red as PLI scheme paperwork multiplies

Automakers flag new export certification rules under the PLI scheme, saying added compliance burdens risk undermining ease-of-doing-business goals

Updated On: 31 May 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

Financing India's growth story needs new institutional investment vehicles

Four institutional initiatives could materially accelerate the investment surge needed for the next phase of growth

Updated On: 19 May 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

Real challenge beyond tariffs: Technology and compliance capability

New global trade reports highlight that technological capability and regulatory compliance - not just tariffs - are becoming the key drivers of trade competitiveness

Updated On: 17 May 2026 | 11:06 PM IST

Vivo JV, export push seen driving Dixon Technologies growth despite risks

Dixon Technologies expects export growth, speciality EMS expansion and the proposed Vivo joint venture to support earnings amid margin pressures and weak demand

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

MNRE, finance ministry in talks to launch PLI scheme for polysilicon

The ministry is in discussions with the finance ministry to introduce incentives for domestic polysilicon production, aiming to reduce import dependence and build a fully integrated solar manufacturin

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 12:00 AM IST

PLI schemes: Ministries, departments to identify local value-addition gaps

Government reviews DVA violations under PLI schemes as firms struggle with localisation targets, highlighting gaps in supply chains and innovation capacity

Updated On: 07 Apr 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

Govt to expand ₹10,683 crore PLI scheme for textiles, add more products

The government will expand the coverage of the Rs 10,683-crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles covering man-made fibre (MMF) apparel, fabrics, and technical textiles, Union minister Giriraj Singh said on Tuesday. The addition of products to the list of eligible items for receiving the government's financial support will support industry, enhance ease of doing business, encourage fresh investments in the sector and accelerate growth in the textiles sector. It underscores the Narendra Modi-led government's focus on fostering employment and driving India's leadership in the global textile market. Singh told PTI that the government will "certainly expand" the coverage under PLI textiles for product categories. The minister was speaking after an interaction with representatives from Indian Footwear Industries here. He observed that times have changed as earlier there was no emphasis on technical textiles but now under Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government a P

Updated On: 07 Apr 2026 | 9:25 PM IST

PLI scheme shines for electronics, but questions linger over its future

The production-linked incentive scheme for large-scale electronics manufacturing, due to end on March 31, has propelled India as the second-largest smartphone maker in the world. What's its future?

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Apple overshoots iPhone production target under PLI scheme by 80%

Based on preliminary estimates with the government, the production value in FY26 is estimated to hit ₹227,000 cr, which is an increase of more than 24% over the previous financial year's ₹183,000 cr

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 11:23 PM IST

Finance ministry cuts MeitY allocation by 17% for FY27 amid underspending

Finance ministry cuts MeitY's FY27 allocation by 17% due to underspending in PLI, semiconductor and AI Mission schemes, with panel flagging concerns over fund utilisation

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:11 PM IST

Auto PLI reforms may give startups level playing field: Ather CEO

Ather Energy CEO Tarun Mehta said proposed reforms to the automobile PLI scheme may ease eligibility thresholds, enabling EV startups to compete and scale local innovation

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 7:47 PM IST

Parliamentary committee flags startup exclusion in auto PLI scheme

Standing committee asks government to review eligibility norms in the auto PLI scheme, expand EV incentives and speed up upgrades of testing agencies

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 9:39 PM IST

Proterial to set up metglas plant in Andhra Pradesh under PLI scheme

The facility, to be located in Sri City and scheduled to begin operations in October 2026, will be India's first domestic production site for Metglas

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

Auto PLI scheme distorted e2w market, excluded innovators: C-DEP report

C-DEP report says scale-based eligibility under Auto PLI favoured incumbents, with 77% of electric two-wheeler exports driven by non-PLI models

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 8:44 PM IST

New smartphone PLI scheme may be linked to domestic value addition

Existing scheme with incentives only for output ends on March 31

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

Ather's entry in PLI could boost India's e2w exports: CEO Tarun Mehta

The PLI scheme for automobiles and auto components was approved by the Union Cabinet on September 15, 2021, with a total outlay of Rs 25,938 crore over five years

Updated On: 24 Feb 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

Govt disburses ₹28,748 crore under 14 PLI schemes till December 2025

The government has disbursed Rs 28,748 crore under PLI schemes for 14 sectors, including electronics and pharma, since the launch of the support measure to boost domestic manufacturing, the government on Friday said. In 2021, the government announced Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for 14 sectors with an outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore. As many as 836 applications across 14 sectors, involving cumulative investment of over Rs 2.16 lakh crore, have been approved under the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme as of December 2025, It said that these sectors have registered a cumulative sales of over Rs 20.41 lakh crore, and exports of over Rs 8.3 lakh crore, the commerce and industry ministry said. It has generated employment for more than 14.39 lakh people. "Rs 28,748 crore (has been) disbursed as on December 31, 2025," it said. The 14 sectors include large scale electronics manufacturing, IT hardware, bulk drugs, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, telecom and networking .

Updated On: 20 Feb 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

GREW Solar raises ₹1,050 crore to expand solar cell capacity to 8 GW

Chiripal Group-backed solar module maker to scale cell capacity from 3 GW to 8 GW, with fresh funds from Bay Capital and institutional investors

Updated On: 13 Feb 2026 | 5:29 PM IST

Bank unions calls DFS move to revise PLI framework 'discriminatory'

UFBU alleges proposed changes to performance-linked incentive structure in public sector banks are discriminatory and violate status quo agreed during conciliation

Updated On: 13 Feb 2026 | 2:48 PM IST