PLI-Auto Scheme Spurs ₹29,576 Crore Investment and 45,000 Jobs

India’s auto industry has seen a strong boost thanks to the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the sector. As of March 2025, ₹29,576 crore has been invested under the scheme, creating 44,987 job opportunities across the country.

About the PLI-Auto Scheme

The PLI-Auto scheme was launched in September 2021 to encourage the production of advanced automotive technology (AAT) products. It aims to make India a manufacturing hub for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) such as electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

With a total budget of ₹25,938 crore for five years (FY22-23 to FY26-27), the scheme supports companies that develop high-tech and environment-friendly auto products.

How the PLI-Auto Scheme Works

 The scheme offers financial incentives to companies that meet certain production and sales targets. These incentives are paid out one year after performance is measured.

There are two parts to the scheme:

1. Champion OEM Incentive Scheme – for companies making vehicles
2. Component Champion Incentive Scheme – for firms producing key vehicle components

Major Companies Benefiting from the PLI-Auto Scheme

Well-known firms like Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ola Electric, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor Company, Bosch Automotive Electronics India, Sona BLW, and Uno Minda have already received approvals for incentives.

So far, ₹322 crore has been disbursed in incentives, close to the projected ₹336 crore. However, the budget estimate for FY26 has been cut from ₹3,150 crore to ₹336 crore.

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Conclusion

The PLI-Auto scheme has already achieved 70% of its projected investment goal. It is not only helping local companies grow but also positioning India as a competitive global player in clean, high-tech vehicle manufacturing.

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