White Goods PLI Scheme Reopens, Boosting 'Make in India'

The Government of India has reopened the application window under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods, allowing companies to apply between September 15 and October 14, 2025. This marks the fourth round of applications since the scheme was first launched.

Notified in April 2021, the scheme offers incentives of 4–6% on incremental sales of components for air conditioners and LED lighting products. It is scheduled to run until FY 2028–29, with a total financial outlay of ₹6,238 crore, out of which ₹287 crore has already been disbursed.

According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the reopening reflects growing industry confidence and rising domestic demand in India’s white goods manufacturing sector.

The window is open to both:

New applicants, and

Existing beneficiaries looking to expand or diversify their investments.

Since its inception, the white goods PLI scheme has approved 83 applications, with committed investments totaling ₹10,406 crore. Key beneficiaries include Voltas, Blue Star, Hindalco, Daikin, Hitachi, Panasonic, and LG, among others.

The broader PLI framework, launched in 2020, now spans 14 strategic sectors with a cumulative outlay of ₹1.97 lakh crore. As of June 2025, total disbursements under the PLI umbrella have reached ₹21,534 crore, underscoring the government's focus on boosting domestic manufacturing and self-reliance.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.