In a significant push to strengthen domestic manufacturing, the Indian government has disbursed Rs 21,689 crore under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for 12 key sectors as of July 31, 2025, according to a statement made in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada. Launched in 2021 with a massive outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore, the PLI initiative aims to bolster industries ranging from electronics to pharmaceuticals, enhancing India’s position as a global manufacturing hub.
The 12 sectors benefiting from the disbursements include large-scale electronics manufacturing, IT hardware, bulk drugs, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, telecom and networking products, food processing, white goods, drones, specialty steel, textiles, and automobiles and auto components. These sectors are critical to India’s economic growth, job creation, and self-reliance goals. The scheme incentivizes companies to increase production and invest in cutting-edge technologies by offering financial rewards tied to output.
As of now, 806 applications have been approved across the 14 PLI sectors, with the food processing industry leading the pack at 182 approvals, followed by specialty steel (109), automobiles (95), textiles (74), white goods (66), and pharmaceuticals (55). The high number of approvals reflects robust industry participation and confidence in the government’s vision to transform India into a manufacturing powerhouse.
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The PLI schemes are designed to attract investments, foster innovation, and reduce reliance on imports while creating millions of jobs. By disbursing such a substantial amount, the government is signaling its commitment to nurturing industries that can compete globally. As the program progresses, it is expected to drive further economic growth, with more companies likely to join the initiative to capitalize on the incentives and contribute to India’s industrial landscape.
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