PLI booster: Cabinet approves Rs 22,919 cr electronics component manufacturing scheme

IANS March 28, 2025 174 views

The Modi government has approved a Rs 22,919 crore PLI scheme to boost domestic electronics component manufacturing. The initiative targets Rs 59,350 crore in investments and Rs 4.56 lakh crore in production over six years. It aims to create 91,600 direct jobs while reducing import dependence in the electronics supply chain. Industry leaders have welcomed the move as a crucial step toward India’s $400 billion electronics market goal by 2030.

"The Component PLI will accelerate ‘Make in India’, driving higher value addition and strengthening the domestic supply chain." – Ashok Chandak, IESA
New Delhi, March 28: To make India 'Atmanirbhar' in the electronics supply chain, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the electronics component manufacturing scheme with a funding of Rs 22,919 crore.

Key Points

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Rs 59,350 crore investment target

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Rs 4.56 lakh crore production goal

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91,600 direct jobs expected

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17% CAGR growth in electronics since 2014

The scheme envisages to attract investment of Rs 59,350 crore, result in production of Rs 4,56,500 crore and generate additional direct employment of 91,600 people and many indirect jobs as well during its tenure.

This scheme aims to develop a robust component ecosystem by attracting large investments in electronics component manufacturing ecosystem, increasing domestic value addition (DVA) by developing capacity and capabilities, and integrating Indian companies with global value chains (GVCs).

The tenure of the scheme is six years with one year of gestation period and the payout of a part of the incentive is linked with employment targets achievement, according to the Cabinet.

The scheme provides differentiated incentives to Indian manufacturers tailored to overcome specific disabilities for various categories of components and sub-assemblies so that they can acquire technological capabilities and achieve economies of scale.

The domestic production of electronic goods has increased from Rs 1.90 lakh crore in FY 2014-15 to Rs 9.52 lakh crore in FY 2023-24 at a CAGR of more than 17 per cent.

The exports of electronic goods have also increased from Rs 0.38 lakh crore in FY 2014-15 to Rs 2.41 lakh crore in FY 2023-24 at a CAGR of more than 20 per cent.

The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) on Friday welcomed the government’s approval of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for electronic components and subassemblies manufacturing, a long-standing industry demand.

As per IESA report, India’s electronics market of domestic manufacturing and exports expected to grow to $400 billion by the year 2030.

“The Component PLI will accelerate the ‘Make in India’ initiative, driving higher value addition and strengthening the domestic supply chain with import reductions. Alongside the semiconductor manufacturing ramp-up and the existing PLI for electronics manufacturing, these initiatives will enhance India's global competitiveness,” said Ashok Chandak, President, IESA.

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