13 Companies File Applications Under PLI Scheme for White Goods With ₹1,914 Crore Investment

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) reported that 13 firms submitted proposals under the fourth phase of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Air Conditioners and LED lighting. 

The total committed investment stands at ₹1,914 crore, signifying growing momentum in India’s component manufacturing ecosystem for white goods.

Details of the Applications

The application window, which ran from 15 September to 10 November 2025, attracted both existing beneficiaries and new entrants. Nine of the applicants, accounting for roughly 75% of the investment amount, intend to manufacture AC components such as copper tubes, aluminium billets, compressors, motors and heat exchangers. 

These AC-related projects represent a commitment of ₹1,816 crore. The remaining 4 firms have proposed ₹98 crore for LED-component manufacturing, including LED chips, drivers and heat sinks.

Importantly, over 50% of the applicants are Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), indicating an encouraging shift in the participation of smaller manufacturers in the high-value component segment. The proposed projects span 6 states, covering 13 districts and 23 locations, enhancing regional industrial development and job creation potential.

Scheme Progress and Strategic Outcomes

Since its launch on 7 April 2021, the PLI Scheme for white goods (with a total budget outlay of ₹6,238 crore) has already attracted committed investments of ₹10,335 crore from 80 approved companies.

 It is projected hat the programme will enable production worth ₹1.72 lakh crore and create approximately 60,000 direct jobs. The objective is to raise domestic value addition in white-goods manufacturing from around 15-20% to 75-80%, positioning India as a global manufacturing hub in the segment.

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Conclusion

The latest round of applications signals a stronger commitment from manufacturers and a rising trust in India’s strategic manufacturing ecosystem. With increased MSME involvement and the next phase of component localisation, the PLI scheme is shaping up as a key enabler in India’s industrial growth story.

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