India's PLI Schemes: ₹36,754 Crore Boost to Manufacturing

Since their inception in 2020, India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have disbursed a significant ₹36,754 crore to beneficiary companies by June 30, 2026. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) reported that the electronics manufacturing sector received the largest allocation, totaling ₹19,090.98 crore. These initiatives were launched across 14 sectors with an approved outlay of ₹1.91 lakh crore to bolster manufacturing, attract investment, and reduce import reliance.

As of June 30, 2026, the PLI schemes have attracted actual investments of ₹2.58 lakh crore, leading to production and sales valued at ₹23.79 lakh crore and exports worth ₹15.53 lakh crore. These schemes have also been a catalyst for job creation, generating over 14.57 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities. Major global players have actively participated, contributing to domestic manufacturing and technology transfer.

In parallel, the DPIIT introduced an online module in November 2025 for the e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B-4 Visa). This platform simplifies the process for Indian companies to sponsor foreign professionals for production-related activities, enhancing the ease of doing business in India and reducing administrative delays through a digitized sponsorship letter generation system.