Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Telecom PLI Sees Significant Investments, Boosts Exports, and Employment
The Indian government is boosting its telecom industry by giving money to companies that make telecom products.
These companies have invested billions, sold a lot of products, and exported many products.
This has also created many jobs.
The government is also helping to roll out 5G and is working on digital services in rural areas.
Telecom PLI beneficiary companies invested Rs 4,305 crore.
Sales reached Rs 85,391 crore, including Rs 16,414 crore in exports.
The PLI scheme generated employment for 28,067 people.
5G services enabled through spectrum auctions in 2022 and 2024.
Government is promoting digital communications and rural initiatives.
- Who
- Telecom companies, the Department of Telecommunications, and the Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development.
- What
- Investments, sales, and employment in the telecom sector related to the PLI scheme.
- When
- Data up to May 31, 2025, and activities in 2022 and 2024.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To boost domestic manufacturing and promote innovation in the communications sector.
- Total Investment
- Rs 4,305 crore
- Total Sales
- Rs 85,391 crore
- Exports
- Rs 16,414 crore
- Employment Generated
- 28,067 persons
- PLI Scheme Outlay
- Rs 12,195 crore
- Approved Beneficiary Companies
- 42