Govt reopens application window for PLI scheme for white goods

• 15 Sep 2025
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According to a notification released by the Commerce Ministry, the application window for production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods like air conditioners and LED lights has been reopened by the centre for a period of 30 days. The application window for the PLI scheme for white goods has been reopened after seeing industry’s appetite to invest more under the scheme. 

The Union Cabinet had given approval for the Rs. 6,238 cr. scheme on 7 April 2021. The scheme will be implemented over a seven-year period till 2028-29. If you want to apply for this scheme, then make sure you do this before the application window’s closure.

Key Details Regarding White Goods PLI Scheme Application

Here are the key details regarding PLIWG scheme applications:

1. The application window for PLIWG has been reopened from 15 September 2025 till 14 October 2025. To file an application under the scheme, the applicants must visit the official PLIWG DPIIT portal of the government of India. 

2. Upon application window’s closure, no application will be accepted. So, you must make sure you apply in a timely manner if interested. 

3. Both new applicants and existing beneficiaries are eligible to apply, subject to certain conditions. This will encourage greater participation in the scheme and ensure fairness. 

4. Applicants are eligible for receiving incentives only for the remainder of tenure of scheme. 

How has PLI Scheme for White Goods performed so far?

So far, 83 applicants with commitment investment worth Rs. 10,406 cr have been selected as PLI scheme’s beneficiaries. These investments will go towards manufacture of Air Conditioners and LED Light’s components across complete value chain incl. components that are not manufactured in India with enough quantity at present. 

Source: LiveMint