{"id":8438,"date":"2026-05-17T18:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T12:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/money\/?p=8438"},"modified":"2026-05-17T17:02:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T11:32:51","slug":"what-is-indias-pli-scheme-and-why-are-startups-betting-big-on-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/money\/what-is-indias-pli-scheme-and-why-are-startups-betting-big-on-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is India\u2019s PLI Scheme and Why Are Startups Betting Big on It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong> The PLI Scheme is a significant government effort to encourage domestic manufacturing. The scheme has the potential to boost the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India vision. This article will cover what the scheme is, who are eligible, the benefits both for startups and growth.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years the importance of government-led industrial policies has grown as India aims to transform itself into a self manufacturing center. Of these, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme has proven one of the most ambitious initiatives adopted by the country to boost investments, exports, and self-reliance in the list of critical sectors, while simultaneously strengthening the domestic manufacturing ecosystem.<\/p><div class=\"trade-content-3\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"trade-3242539353\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/money\/recommends\/scapia\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"scapia (1)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tradebrains-wp.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/money\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/scapia-1.jpg\" alt=\"scapia (1)\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/tradebrains-wp.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/money\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/scapia-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/tradebrains-wp.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/money\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/scapia-1-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/tradebrains-wp.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/money\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/scapia-1-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-pli-scheme\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>What is the PLI Scheme?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A government scheme of <strong>Incentives for Production Linked (PLI)<\/strong> was launched in <strong>2020 <\/strong>to promote manufacturing in India with a view to incentivizing companies based on incremental production and sales. The scheme is not a cash subsidy, but a subsidy to firms that expand their manufacturing levels beyond a base year. The present allocation of the scheme is nearly <strong>\u20b91.97 lakh crore<\/strong> and is <strong>focused on 14 sectors<\/strong> such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, telecom, textiles, food processing, solar PV modules, and drones. <strong>Incentives of between 4% and 6%<\/strong> of incremental sales are allowed to companies that fulfill investment and production requirements, subject to the different guidelines and requirements of the policies and according to the sector. The scheme works over a typical <strong>five year term <\/strong>dependent on the conditions and thresholds within each sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-objectives-behind-pli\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Objectives behind PLI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage local industries like electronics, telecom, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and solar power.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decrease reliance on imports particularly on China for electronic components, APIs and telecom equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster large-scale investments, investment commitments under PLI which have surpassed \u20b91.4 lakh crore by FY24.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand exports and make India a world hub of manufacturing such as smartphones, electronics, automotive components etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create new factories, supply chains, logistics and ancillary industries and create jobs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase India&#8217;s contribution in the manufacturing sector and enhance competitiveness of the industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote local production and value addition to support the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage technology transfer and high-tech manufacturing through involvement of international companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-the-pli-scheme-work\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>How does the PLI scheme work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The PLI scheme is based on the idea of incentivizing companies to boost their production in India. Incentives are offered based on <strong>\u201cincremental sales\u201d<\/strong> that is, companies only get the benefits if they produce and sell more than a set amount, or \u201cbase year\u201d.<\/p><div class=\"trade-in-content\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"trade-2308170985\"><script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"AdsCoreLoader101144\" src=\"https:\/\/sads.adsboosters.xyz\/fbda060f29d5b8e8c653abce4ac69b7b.js\"><\/script>\r\n\u00a0<div class=\"ads-core-ads\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-basic-working-mechanism\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Basic Working Mechanism<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The company invests in manufacturing facilities in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A base year for production\/sales is fixed by the government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The company qualifies for incentives if its production\/sales exceeds the base year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incentives are offered as a percentage of incremental sales, typically 4%-6% of sales depending on the sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefits are typically granted for 5 years according to the sector&#8217;s guidelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sectors-covered-under-pli\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Sectors covered under PLI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_8503\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"8503\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Credit Card - Sheet1 (3).csv\"            id=\"footable_8503\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_2222401509_8503\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_8503 ninja_table_unique_id_2222401509_8503 ui table  ninja_search_right nt_type_ajax_table selectable striped compact vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n            <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-impact-on-startups-and-msmes\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Impact on Startups and MSMEs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PLI provided manufacturing startups with growth opportunities across sectors such as EVs, drones, electronics, renewable energy, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The second benefit to the MSMEs is that of being a supplier and vendor to large PLI approved companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher local production has supported the development of local supply chains and promoted the uptake of technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investors have been interested in the startups in EV batteries and electronics due to the manufacturing support by the government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In practice, however, due to the high investment requirements and the requirements for the schools, many of the small companies and start-ups cannot take part directly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/money\/cbdt-action-plan-2026-27-7-major-tax-changes-every-taxpayer-should-know-faster-refunds-better-tds-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CBDT Action Plan 2026-27: 7 Major Tax Changes Every Taxpayer Should Know &#8211; Faster Refunds, Better TDS &amp; More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pli-and-the-swadeshi-vision\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>PLI and the \u201cSwadeshi\u201d vision<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This PLI scheme helps the government&#8217;s initiative of Atmanirbhar Bharat, which encourages companies to produce products in India rather than import goods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is working towards the \u201cMake in India\u201d initiative and enhancing the capabilities of domestic manufacturing in various segments including electronics, telecom, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, solar energy, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The need for imported handsets has dwindled drastically with more than 99% of handsets sold in the country being made in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme promotes value addition and development of the Indian value chain in the country and makes the domestic industries compete in the international market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PLI also nurtures indigenous manufacturing through encouraging key sectors in the field of drones, telecom equipment, EV batteries, and solar modules, thus contributing to the country&#8217;s economic independence in the long run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domestic manufacturing and export under PLI contributes to the progress of India towards becoming a manufacturing hub for domestic consumption and export economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-criteria-for-pli\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Eligibility criteria for PLI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The companies have to produce the products in India in order to avail benefits under the scheme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The eligibility conditions are different in every sector; and each ministry has separate investment and production targets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The minimum investment amount is different for various industries, ranging from approximately \u20b910 crore for MSME industries to more than \u20b9100 crore for big industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incentives are only offered for incremental production or sales over the base year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most PLI schemes are open to both domestic and foreign companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some sectors also mandate businesses to meet certain domestic value addition goals to encourage local sourcing and manufacturing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To keep enjoying the incentives, applicants have to comply with the timelines in terms of investment, production capacity and sales growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-benefits-provided-under-pli\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Benefits Provided Under PLI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial incentives are offered to companies on the incremental sales, typically 4% \u2013 6% per sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the scheme, total investments have reached \u20b91.46 lakh crore by FY24, which has enabled investments at a large scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fosters job creation; through factory expansion, supply chain, logistics and ancillary industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domestic production has led to an increase in exports, particularly in the fields of electronics and mobile manufacturing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme encourages to improve manufacturing techniques and processes and involves participation of international companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local manufacturing decreases dependence on imports and enhances India&#8217;s manufacturing self-reliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The PLI scheme boosts the domestic manufacturing sector in India by fostering investments, production growth, exports, and self-reliance. This now only leads to manufacturing swadeshi goods but also creates jobs, attracts investments, and reduces dependence on imports. This scheme is now becoming an important step towards building a stronger and more self-reliant economy.&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"trade-content\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"trade-877779559\"><div translate=\"no\" class='mailmunch-forms-widget-1169732'><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Written by Boyapati Sai Jasmitha<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Synopsis: The PLI Scheme is a significant government effort to encourage domestic manufacturing. The scheme has the potential to boost the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India vision. 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