Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that the Indian government has disbursed a cumulative total of ₹28,748 crore in incentives under the 14 Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes as of December 31, 2025.
The update highlights a significant acceleration in domestic manufacturing, with the scheme now driving substantial outcomes in investment, exports, and import substitution.
Key Performance Metrics (as of Dec 31, 2025)
The 14 targeted sectors have demonstrated robust growth across several economic indicators:
| Metric | Cumulative Achievement |
| Incentives Disbursed | ₹28,748 Crore |
| Actual Investments | ₹2.16 Lakh Crore |
| Total Sales/Production | ₹20.41 Lakh Crore |
| Total Exports | ₹8.3 Lakh Crore |
| Employment Generated | 14.39 Lakh (Direct & Indirect) |
| Approved Applications | 836 across 14 sectors |
Sectoral Highlights & Success Stories
The Ministry provided a breakdown of how the PLI schemes have structurally altered key industries in India:
1. Electronics & IT Hardware
- Mobile Phones: Imports have plummeted by nearly 77% since FY 2020–21. Over 99% of India’s domestic demand for mobile phones is now met through local production.
- Ecosystem Building: Production has shifted beyond simple assembly to high-value components like batteries, camera modules, and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
2. Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
- Bulk Drugs: For the first time, India has started manufacturing 191 bulk drugs domestically, leading to an import substitution of approximately ₹1,785 crore.
- Value Addition: Domestic value addition in this sector has risen to 83.7%.
- High-End MedTech: Production has commenced for critical devices like MRI machines, CT scans, and dialysis machines.
3. Telecom & Networking
- Sales Growth: Revenue from these products has increased six-fold compared to the base year (FY 2019–20).
- Export Milestone: Exports in this category have risen to ₹21,033 crore.
4. Automobiles & Auto Components
- Early Momentum: The sector reported sales of ₹32,879 crore in FY 2025–26 (to date), driven by a surge in electric mobility and advanced safety systems.
Strategic Context
The PLI scheme, originally launched in 2021 with an outlay of ₹1.97 lakh crore (later revised to ₹1.91 lakh crore), is a core pillar of the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) vision.
Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal noted that the data as of December 2025 reflects a “structural shift” in India’s trajectory—moving from being a marketplace for global goods to a globally competitive manufacturing powerhouse.
