Citing growing market and more industrial units interested in manufacturing white goods, the government has re-opened the application window for the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods (ACs and LED Lights) for 30 days, according to an official statement released on Sunday.
The window will remain open from September 15, 2025, to October 14, 2025 – both dates inclusive – but no application will be accepted after the closure of the application window.
"The application window for the PLI (production-linked incentive) Scheme for White Goods is being reopened based on the appetite of the industry to invest more under the scheme," the statement by the commerce and industry ministry said.
So far, 83 applicants with committed investment of ₹10,406 crore have been selected as beneficiaries under the PLI scheme. The investments will lead to the manufacturing of components of air conditioners and LED Lights across the complete value chain, including components which are not presently manufactured in India in sufficient quantity, the statement said.
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To ensure there is no discrimination, the ministry said both new applicants and existing beneficiaries of the scheme who propose to invest more by way of switching over to a higher target segment or their group companies applying under a different target segment would be eligible to apply, although subject to certain conditions.
Additionally, applicants will only be eligible for incentives for the remainder of the scheme's tenure. The applicant approved in the proposed fourth round would be eligible for PLI for a maximum of two years only in the case of new applicants and beneficiaries opting for GP-2 (gestation period), seeking to move to a higher investment category.
The Union Cabinet had given approval for the scheme on April 07, 2021. It is to be implemented over a seven-year period, from FY 2021-22 to FY 2028-29 and has an outlay of ₹6,238 crore.
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