DPIIT Receives 13 New Applications Worth ₹1,914 Crore Under Fourth Round of PLI Scheme for White Goods

New Delhi, November 13, 2025: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade said it has received 13 fresh applications committing investments of Rs 1,914 crore under the fourth round of the Production Linked Incentive scheme for white goods.

Application Window and Category Overview

The latest round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme invited applications from manufacturers of air conditioners and LED lights, with the application window open from September 15 to November 10, 2025. The scheme primarily focuses on promoting white goods manufacturing, specifically targeting the AC and LED lighting segments to boost domestic production and enhance industry competitiveness.

Investment Commitments in AC Component Manufacturing

In the total of 13 applicants, nine companies have proposed to invest ₹1,816 crore. It intends to manufacture key air conditioner components. The company will manufacture key parts such as copper tubes, aluminium stock, motors, compressors, heat exchangers, and control assemblies. One of the existing beneficiaries has planned to invest an additional ₹15 crore to expand its operations.

The remaining four applicants plan to invest approximately ₹98 crore. This investment will be used to manufacture LED components, including LED chips, drivers, and heat sinks. These projects cover six states, spanning across 13 districts and 23 locations. This shows the expanding reach of the white goods component ecosystem.

Cumulative Progress Under the PLI Scheme

Till now, 80 companies have committed ₹10,335 crore under the PLI scheme for white goods. The project is aimed at producing nearly ₹1.72 lakh crore worth of goods and creating 60,000 direct jobs.

Aim and Vision of the Scheme

The PLI scheme was launched on April 7, 2021. The total investment was ₹6,238 crore. The scheme is brought down to strengthen local manufacturing of air conditioners and LED lights. The current company value addition was at 15 to 20% and the scheme targets to raise 75 to 80%.

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