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The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has generated cumulative exports worth more than Rs 15.2 lakh crore, attracted investments exceeding Rs 2.4 lakh crore, and created over 14.15 lakh direct and indirect jobs since its launch, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday.
In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said the PLI schemes, rolled out across 14 strategic sectors with a total financial outlay of Rs 1.91 lakh crore, are aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing, attracting fresh investments, boosting exports, creating employment and enhancing India’s global competitiveness.
The government said exports under the PLI programme have witnessed a sharp rise, increasing from Rs 4 lakh crore as of March 31, 2024, to more than ₹15.2 lakh crore by March 31, 2026, highlighting the scheme’s growing contribution to India’s integration with global value chains.
The electronics sector has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries. According to the government, mobile phone production under the large-scale electronics manufacturing PLI scheme has increased 2.4 times since its launch, while mobile phone imports have fallen by around 77 per cent. It added that 99.2 per cent of mobile phones used in India are now manufactured domestically, underscoring the country’s growing self-reliance in electronics manufacturing.
The pharmaceutical sector has also recorded significant gains. Cumulative sales under the PLI scheme have crossed Rs 3.64 lakh crore, with 1,931 pharmaceutical products, including 191 bulk drugs, being manufactured in India for the first time.
In telecom, the government said the PLI scheme has supported the development of indigenous 4G technology and strengthened domestic manufacturing capabilities for 5G telecom equipment.
Meanwhile, the PLI scheme for white goods has expanded local manufacturing of key air-conditioner components. Compressor manufacturing capacity has increased from 1 million units in 2021 to 10 million units in 2025-26, reducing dependence on imports.
The government said the implementation of PLI schemes is reviewed regularly by the Empowered Group of Secretaries, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary. It added that scheme guidelines are being rationalised, stakeholder consultations are held periodically, and project monitoring has been strengthened to accelerate investments, improve production and exports, generate employment, and build robust domestic manufacturing ecosystems.
