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The Indian government has reopened applications for the PLI scheme targeting white goods manufacturing. This move comes due to strong industry interest in investing more under the program. Both new companies and existing beneficiaries can apply through the online portal until October 14, 2025. The scheme aims to boost domestic production of AC and LED light components that aren't currently made in sufficient quantities in India.

Key Points: India Reopens PLI Scheme Applications for AC and LED Manufacturing

  • Application window open from September 15 to October 14 2025
  • Both new applicants and existing beneficiaries can apply
  • Scheme focuses on AC and LED light component manufacturing
  • 83 applicants already selected with Rs 10,406 crore investment
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Government reopens application window for PLI scheme for white goods

Government opens PLI scheme window for white goods from Sept 15-Oct 15 2025. Existing and new manufacturers can apply for incentives on AC and LED component production.

"The application window is being reopened based on the appetite of the industry to invest more under the Scheme - Commerce and Industry Ministry"

New Delhi, September 14

The application window for the PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED Lights) is being reopened based on the appetite of the industry to invest more under the Scheme, which is an outcome of the growing market and confidence generated due to manufacturing of key components of ACs and LED Lights in India under the PLIWG Scheme.

According to a Commerce and Industry Ministry release, the application window is being opened on the same terms & conditions stipulated in the PLIWG Scheme notified on 16.04.2021 and the PLIWG Scheme Guidelines issued on 04.06.2021, as amended from time to time.

The application window for the Scheme shall remain open for the period from 15th September 2025 to 14th October 2025 (both dates inclusive) on the same online portal having URL as https://pliwg.dpiit.gov.in/. No application shall be accepted after the closure of the application window.

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.

In terms of Para 6.4 of the PLIWG Scheme and Para 9.3 of the Scheme Guidelines, applicants shall 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 (i.e. upto March 2023) seeking to move to a higher investment category.

For beneficiaries opting for GP-1 (i.e. upto March 2022) seeking to move to a higher investment category in the proposed fourth round, they 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. So far, 83 applicants with committed investment of Rs 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 Union Cabinet had given approval for the PLI Scheme for White Goods for the manufacture of components and sub-assemblies of Air Conditioners (ACs) and LED Lights in 2021.

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.

- ANI

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Priya S
Hope this leads to more affordable ACs and LED lights for Indian consumers. The summer heat is unbearable and electricity bills are too high. Local manufacturing should bring prices down.
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Aman W
Only 30 days to apply? That seems quite short for companies to prepare proper applications. The government should consider extending the deadline if they want maximum participation.
Suresh O
₹10,406 crore committed investment already! This is massive for our economy. When we manufacture components locally, we reduce import dependency and create skilled jobs for our youth. 👏
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Nisha Z
I appreciate that both new applicants and existing beneficiaries can apply. This flexibility shows the government is listening to industry needs. Hope the application process is smooth on the portal.
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Michael C
Working with Indian manufacturers on this scheme. The component ecosystem is developing well. This extension will help smaller players enter the market. Good policy decision.
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Kavya N
Hope the quality standards are maintained. Sometimes local manufacturing compromises on quality. Government should ensure strict quality checks so consumers get reliable products.

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