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PLI Schemes in India

Production Linked Incentive schemes reward incremental sales and investment across 14 priority sectors - electronics, pharma, textiles, auto, and more. Outlay of nearly ₹1.97 lakh crore makes this the centre's flagship manufacturing push.

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Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS)

The Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) is a central government initiative with an outlay of ₹62,500 crore to scale up production, deepen domestic value addition, and build Indian brands. It offers sales-linked incentives ranging from 2.25% to 5%, with additional top-ups for domestic sourcing (up to 1.5%) and design/R&D (3%). The scheme is operative for 5 years from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.

Incentive

Production-linked incentive 2.25%–5.0% on eligible sales (5 years); Domestic sourcing booster up to 1.5%; Design & R&D booster 3.0% on eligible sales for Indian brands

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India· Up to ₹62500 CrActive

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Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme

The Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme offers financial incentives and design infrastructure support to domestic companies, startups, and MSMEs engaged in semiconductor design. It provides up to 50% reimbursement of eligible design expenditure (capped at ₹15 Crore) and deployment-linked incentives of 4% to 6% on net sales of designed semiconductor goods over 5 years (capped at ₹30 Crore).

Incentive

Product Design Linked Incentive: up to 50% of eligible expenditure (max ₹15 Cr); Deployment Linked Incentive: 4%–6% of net sales over 5 years (max ₹30 Cr); Design Infrastructure Support: up to ₹30 Lakh for MPW fabrication & validation

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India· Up to ₹30 CrActive

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PM E-DRIVE Scheme (PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement)

PM E-DRIVE is a flagship central scheme designed to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption and establish robust public charging infrastructure across India. It provides demand incentives for e-2Ws, e-3Ws, e-buses, e-trucks, and e-ambulances, alongside capital support for EV Public Charging Stations (EVPCS). The scheme is operative until March 31, 2028, with a total financial outlay of ₹10,900 crore.

Incentive

Demand incentives for e-2W, e-3W, e-buses, e-trucks, and e-ambulances; Capital subsidies for EV Public Charging Stations (EVPCS) under Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) guidelines till 31st March 2028

Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India· Up to ₹10900 CrActive

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Production-Linked Incentive Scheme - PLI 2.0 for IT Hardware

A production-linked incentive scheme by MeitY targeting IT hardware manufacturing in India, including laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs, servers, and ultra-small form factor devices. It offers an average incentive of 5% on net incremental sales over the base year for 6 years, with a total scheme outlay of ₹16,939 crore.

Incentive

Average incentive of ~5% on net incremental sales based on localization; Assembly 1%–3%; PCBA 1.2%; Bare PCB 0.57%; Memory Modules 0.95%–1.89%; SSD 0.95%; Display Panel 1.49%; SoC design-led booster +3.24% to +3.78%

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (IPHW Division), Government of India· Up to ₹16939 CrActive

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Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Pharmaceuticals

A central production-linked incentive scheme to enhance India's pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities, promote product diversification into high-value goods, and create global champions. It offers incentives ranging from 3% to 10% on incremental sales of eligible biopharmaceuticals, APIs, and key drugs over a 6-year period. The scheme targets three groups of manufacturers based on global revenue, with a total financial outlay of Rs 15,000 crore.

Incentive

Incentive on incremental sales: Category 1 & 2 (10% for FY23-FY26, 8% for FY27, 6% for FY28); Category 3 (5% for FY23-FY26, 4% for FY27, 3% for FY28); Additional incentive up to 40% of annual allocation based on unutilized savings

Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India· Up to ₹15000 CrActive

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Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Drones and Drone Components

The PLI Scheme for Drones and Drone Components in India incentivises domestic manufacturing with a 20% direct incentive on net value addition. Administered by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the scheme targets MSMEs, startups, and large manufacturers of drones and key components. It features a total outlay of ₹12,000 lakhs (₹120 crore) with an individual manufacturer cap of ₹3,000 lakhs (₹30 crore) over a three-year tenure.

Incentive

PLI rate of 20% on eligible value addition in India for 3 consecutive years; capped at ₹3,000 lakhs per manufacturer; minimum 40% local value addition required

Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India· Up to ₹30 CrActive

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Scheme	Incentive type	Rate	Min. investment	Deadline
Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS)	Production Linked Incentive (PLI) on incremental sales	Production-linked incentive 2.25%–5.0% on eligible sales (5 years); Domestic sourcing booster up to 1.5%; Design & R&D booster 3.0% on eligible sales for Indian brands	—	Open
Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme	Design-linked and sales-linked fiscal incentives with infrastructure support	Product Design Linked Incentive: up to 50% of eligible expenditure (max ₹15 Cr); Deployment Linked Incentive: 4%–6% of net sales over 5 years (max ₹30 Cr); Design Infrastructure Support: up to ₹30 Lakh for MPW fabrication & validation	—	Open
PM E-DRIVE Scheme (PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement)	Production Linked & Demand Incentives (PMP-linked)	Demand incentives for e-2W, e-3W, e-buses, e-trucks, and e-ambulances; Capital subsidies for EV Public Charging Stations (EVPCS) under Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) guidelines till 31st March 2028	—	Open
Production-Linked Incentive Scheme - PLI 2.0 for IT Hardware	Production Linked (incremental sales)	Average incentive of ~5% on net incremental sales based on localization; Assembly 1%–3%; PCBA 1.2%; Bare PCB 0.57%; Memory Modules 0.95%–1.89%; SSD 0.95%; Display Panel 1.49%; SoC design-led booster +3.24% to +3.78%	₹4 Cr	Open
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Pharmaceuticals	Production Linked (incremental sales)	Incentive on incremental sales: Category 1 & 2 (10% for FY23-FY26, 8% for FY27, 6% for FY28); Category 3 (5% for FY23-FY26, 4% for FY27, 3% for FY28); Additional incentive up to 40% of annual allocation based on unutilized savings	₹50 Cr	Upcoming

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