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The Indian government has reopened applications for its production-linked incentive scheme for air conditioners and LED lights. Interested manufacturers can apply through the online portal until October 14, 2025. This extension comes due to growing industry confidence and market demand for locally made components. The scheme has already attracted significant investment and aims to strengthen India's manufacturing capabilities in these sectors.

Key Points: India Reopens PLI Scheme for AC LED Lights Till October 14

  • Application window open from Sept 15 to Oct 14 2025 on same portal
  • 83 beneficiaries already selected with Rs 10,406 crore investment
  • Scheme aims to boost domestic manufacturing of AC and LED components
  • Incentives available for remainder of scheme tenure until 2028-29
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Centre reopens application window for PLI scheme for white goods till Oct 14

Government extends PLI scheme application window for white goods manufacturers. Apply by Oct 14 for incentives on AC and LED light production in India.

"“In order to avoid any discrimination, both new applicants as well as existing beneficiaries... would be eligible to apply” – Commerce Ministry"

New Delhi, Sep 14

The government on Sunday said it has reopened the application window for the production-linked incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED lights) based on the appetite of the industry to invest more under the scheme.

The application window for the scheme will remain open for the period from September 15, 2025 to October 14, 2025 (both dates inclusive) on the same online portal. No application will be accepted after the closure of the application window, according to the commerce Ministry.

The decision was taken due to the growing market and confidence generated owing to manufacturing of key components of ACs and LED Lights in India under the scheme.

So far, 83 applicants with committed investment of Rs 10,406 crore have been selected as beneficiaries under the PLI scheme. The scheme is to be implemented over a seven-year period — from FY 2021-22 to FY 2028-29 — and has an outlay of Rs 6,238 crore.

“In order to avoid any discrimination, both new applicants as well as existing beneficiaries of PLIWG who propose to invest more by way of switching over to higher target segment or their group companies applying under different target segment would be eligible to apply subject to fulfilling the eligibility conditions as mentioned in the Para 5.6 of the Scheme Guidelines and adhering to investment schedule as mentioned in Appendix-1 or Appendix-1A of the Scheme Guidelines, as applicable,” the ministry statement read.

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 maximum two years only in the case of new applicants and beneficiaries opting for GP-2 (upto March 2023) seeking to move to higher investment category.

For beneficiaries opting for GP-1 (upto March 2022) seeking to move to higher investment category in the proposed fourth round would be eligible for PLI for one year only.

“Existing beneficiaries opting for the above, in case they are not able to achieve the threshold investment or sales in a given year will be eligible for submitting the claims as per their original investment plan. However, this flexibility will be provided only once during the Scheme period,” according to the ministry.

The investments will lead to manufacturing of components of ACs and LED Lights across the complete value chain including components which are not manufactured in India presently with sufficient quantity.

—IANS

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Priya S
Hope this leads to more affordable AC prices in the market. Indian summers are getting unbearable and ACs are still too expensive for middle-class families.
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Aman W
₹10,406 crore committed investment is impressive! This will create so many jobs. Manufacturing sector needs this boost. Good decision to extend the application window.
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Sarah B
While the scheme is good, I hope the government ensures proper monitoring. Sometimes these incentives don't reach the actual manufacturers who need them most.
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Vikram M
LED lighting manufacturing in India is crucial for energy efficiency goals. Hope we become global leaders in this space! 💡
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Nikhil C
The timeline seems tight - only one month to apply. Small manufacturers might find it difficult to prepare all documentation in such short time. Government should consider longer windows.

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