White goods PLI round 2: 19 global, domestic companies file applications

A senior government official said the second round of applications was invited as the entire allocated funds were not utilised.

As many 19 global and domestic companies have filed applications and committed investment worth Rs 1,548 crore towards the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods – air conditioners (ACs) and LED lights – the commerce and industry ministry said on Tuesday.

Companies such as LG, Adani Copper Tubes, Jindal Poly Films, Mitsubishi Electric, Crompton Greaves, among others, have applied for manufacturing critical components of air conditioners and LED lights. This includes eight companies for AC components and 11 companies for LED Lights.

The government had reopened the applications for the scheme in March. In November, 42 companies, including Blue Star, Daikin,