Archive · 15 Sep 2025
India Reopens PLI Scheme for White Goods
The Indian government is reopening its Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods like air conditioners and LED lights.
Companies can apply from September 15 to October 14.
The goal is to encourage more investment in manufacturing these goods in India.
The scheme has already attracted significant investment from 83 companies.
It aims to reduce imports, create jobs, and make India a global supplier.
The scheme provides financial incentives to boost production.
India aims to increase domestic value addition.
Government reopens PLI scheme for white goods to boost domestic manufacturing.
Applications are open from September 15 to October 14.
Scheme focuses on air conditioners and LED lights.
Both new and existing applicants are eligible to apply.
Scheme aims to increase domestic value addition and reduce import dependency.
- Who
- Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
- What
- Reopened PLI scheme for white goods
- When
- September 15 to October 14
- Where
- India
- Why
- Boost domestic manufacturing and investment
Concerns
Benefits
Over-dependence on Subsidies
Concerns
There are concerns that the industry could become overly reliant on government subsidies.
Benefits
The PLI scheme is structured with clear timelines and performance-linked incentives.
- Scheme
- Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) for White Goods
- Focus
- Air Conditioners and LED Lights
- Application Window
- September 15 to October 14
- Eligibility
- New and existing applicants
- Investment (Committed)
- ₹10,406 crore
- Scheme Duration
- FY22 to FY29
- Incentive Offered
- 4–6% of incremental sales
Sources
India reopens PLI scheme for ACs and LED lights, application window from September 15
Government reopens application window for PLI scheme for white goods
Government reopens application window for ACs, LED lights under PLI scheme
PLI Scheme Reopens for ACs and LEDs: What This Means for Manufacturing and Consumers
Government reopens application window for PLI Scheme for White Goods for 30 days
PLI for White Goods: Govt gives fresh 30 day push to AC, LED makers
Govt reopens application window for ACs, LED lights under PLI scheme
Centre reopens application window for PLI scheme for White Goods from Sept 15
Govt reopens PLI scheme window for ACs, LED lights from Sept 15 for 30 days
Window for white goods PLI reopened
