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PLI Schemes Drive Rs 2.58 Lakh Crore Investment, Rs 36,754 Crore Disbursed
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News18•25-09-2026, 15:30
PLI Schemes Drive Rs 2.58 Lakh Crore Investment, Rs 36,754 Crore Disbursed
- •The government has disbursed Rs 36,754 crore under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes as of June 30 this year.
- •Launched in 2020, the PLI schemes for 14 key sectors aim to boost manufacturing, attract investment, promote exports, and create jobs with an approved outlay of Rs 1.91 lakh crore.
- •As of June 30, 2026, PLI schemes have generated Rs 2.58 lakh crore in actual investment, Rs 23.79 lakh crore in production/sales, and Rs 15.53 lakh crore in exports, creating over 14.57 lakh direct and indirect jobs.
- •The pharmaceuticals sector recorded over Rs 3.64 lakh crore in cumulative sales, enabling domestic manufacture of 1,931 products, including 191 first-time bulk drugs.
- •Major global players like Dell, HP, Siemens, and Wipro GE have participated, leading to domestic manufacturing of various electronics and medical equipment, and significant investments in speciality steel by companies like JSW and Tata Steel.
Key Questions Answered
The government has disbursed Rs 36,754 crore to beneficiary companies under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes as of June 30.
The government launched the PLI schemes in 2020 for 14 key sectors with an approved outlay of Rs 1.91 lakh crore.
The DPIIT launched an online module for Indian companies to generate digital sponsorship letters for foreign professionals under the e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B-4 Visa) in November 2025.
