New Delhi has witnessed a manufacturing boom, thanks to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. As of December 31, 2025, this transformative initiative has attracted a staggering ₹2.16 lakh crore in investments across 14 key sectors. Even more impressively, it has generated over 14.39 lakh employment opportunities, bolstering India’s workforce and economy.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry released these figures on Friday, highlighting the scheme’s resounding success. A total of 836 applications have been received from various sectors, leading to this massive capital infusion. The plants established under PLI have clocked sales exceeding ₹20.41 lakh crore, with ₹8.3 lakh crore worth of exports, showcasing India’s growing global footprint.
Government incentives totaling ₹28,748 crore have been disbursed so far, rewarding performance and efficiency. In electronics manufacturing, PLI has been a game-changer. India is now a hub for mobile phones, laptops, tablets, servers, and all-in-one PCs. Mobile phone imports have plummeted by nearly 77% since FY 2020-21, with over 99% of domestic demand met by local production.
The pharmaceuticals sector has seen breakthroughs too, with domestic production of 191 bulk drugs for the first time, saving ₹1,785 crore in imports and boosting value addition to 83.7%. Telecom and networking products sales have surged over sixfold compared to the base year FY 2019-20, with exports reaching ₹21,033 crore. A landmark achievement is BSNL’s rollout of indigenous end-to-end 4G technology, placing India among elite nations.
PLI schemes have also been launched for automobiles, food processing, textiles, and high-efficiency solar PV modules. Launched in 2020, this reformative step aims to strengthen manufacturing, reduce import dependence, enhance competitiveness, and create jobs. By offering performance-based financial incentives, it promotes production scale-up, technology adoption, and supply chain integration, paving the way for a self-reliant India.