Actual investment under PLI schemes crosses US$ 21 billion, yields 12.3 lakh jobs
- IBEF
- December 11, 2025
According to the ministry responsible for commerce and industry, India's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has delivered impressive results, with actual investment exceeding Rs. 1.88 lakh crore (US$ 21 billion) by June 2025 across 14 sectors. The purpose of the PLI framework is to develop India's domestic manufacturing industry, support export growth, and attract global supply chains. By quickly building production capacity across sectors such as Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, Telecom & Networking Products, and Food Processing, the government believes it has significantly improved the efficiency of Indian exporters by enabling them to gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. There is an evident increase in exports to over Rs. 7.5 lakh crore (US$ 83 billion), confirming India's ability to compete with established high-value markets worldwide. Electronics manufacturing has remained the driving force, driven by increased investment and the establishment of a robust component supply chain. Additionally, as mentioned, the Pharmaceutical and Telecommunications industries were critical contributors to job creation and the accelerated growth of export revenues.
Intended to boost domestic industry investment and create a better export environment, the PLI programme has already created approximately 1.23 million direct and indirect jobs and proven itself an effective tool for expanding companies' industrial base and creating a more equitable economy. The Ministry of Commerce has indicated that increased domestic value-added production, better supply chain management, and expanded capabilities in emerging and new industry sectors have contributed to India's manufacturing strength. The positive results from PLI-driven enterprises are consistent with the government's broader approach of reducing India's reliance on imports and deepening India's technological capabilities to establish India as a global manufacturing centre.
Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.
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