In News: Five companies have been selected under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (Jan 2026).
PLI Scheme for White Goods
- Objective:
- To strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity and develop a complete component ecosystem for:
- Air Conditioners (ACs)
- LED Lights
- Aims to make India a global manufacturing hub and an important link in international value chains.
Key Features
- Nature of Scheme:
- Performance-based financial incentive linked to incremental production and sales.
- Coverage:
- Focuses on critical components rather than finished products.
- Base Year:
- 2019–20
Incentives
- Rate:
- 4%–6% on incremental turnover
- Applicability:
- Goods sold in India and exported
- Incentive Period:
- 5 years
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be:
- A company incorporated in India under the Companies Act, 2013
- Eligibility linked to:
- Achievement of minimum incremental sales
- Incremental investment thresholds
- Restriction:
- Companies availing benefits under other PLI schemes are not eligible for the same products.
Implementation Period
- FY 2021–22 to FY 2028–29
Nodal Authority
- Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Significance (Prelims Angle)
- Reduces import dependence on key components
- Enhances export competitiveness
- Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India
- Generates employment in manufacturing and allied sectors
IAS-2026 - OPTIONAL / GEOGRAPHY / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / SOCIOLOGY / ANTHROPOLOGY / ORIENTATION ON 03 & 04-10-2025 
