The fourth round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods has received 13 applications, with companies committing a total investment of ₹1,914 crore. The scheme, run by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, invited applications between September 15 and November 10, 2025.
More than half of the applicants are MSMEs, showing stronger participation from smaller manufacturers in the air conditioner and LED value chain. Of the 13 applicants, nine have applied to manufacture air conditioner components, accounting for ₹1,816 crore of the total proposed investment. These include plans to produce compressors, motors, copper tubes, aluminium stock, heat exchangers and control assemblies. The remaining four applicants propose ₹98 crore of investment in LED components such as LED chips, drivers and heat sinks.
The proposed projects span six states across 13 districts and 23 locations, supporting regional manufacturing and job creation.
Across all rounds so far, the PLI scheme has attracted ₹10,335 crore in committed investment from 80 approved beneficiaries. It aims to boost domestic value addition in AC and LED manufacturing and help position India as a strong global player in white goods production.
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