India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) programme, rolled out across multiple priority sectors, has materially improved domestic manufacturing capacities, attracted large-scale investments and supported export growth in participating sectors. As on September 2025, PLI schemes across approved sectors have resulted in realised investments and measurable increases in production/sales and employment - figures monitored and reported in periodic reviews.
Actual investment of Rs. 02 lakh crore have been realized till September 2025 across 14 sectors, which has resulted in incremental production/sales of over Rs. 18.7 lakh crore and employment generation of over 12.6 lakhs (direct and indirect). The impact of PLI Schemes has been significant across various sectors in India. It has also resulted in significant reduction in gap between the domestic manufacturing capacity and demand of critical drugs. Under the PLI Scheme for medical devices, 21 projects have started manufacturing of 54 unique medical devices, which include high end devices such as Linear Accelerator (LINAC), MRI, CT-Scan, Heart Valve, Stent, Dialyzer Machine, C-Arm, Cath Lab, Mammograph, MRI Coils, etc. India's position in the global pharmaceuticals market has expanded and it is the third-largest player by volume. Exports now account for 50% of production, and the country has reduced reliance on imports by manufacturing key bulk drugs like Penicillin G.
Domestic production of Mobile phones increased from Rs.18,000 crore in 2014-15 to Rs.5.45 lakh crore in 2024-25, a 28-fold rise. Import substitution of 60% has been achieved in the Telecom sector and India has become almost self-reliant in Antennae, GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) & CPE (Customer Premises Equipment. Global tech companies have set up manufacturing units, turning India into a major exporter of 4G and 5G telecom equipment. 84 companies under the PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED Lights) are set to bring investments of Rs. 10,478 crore, strengthening domestic capacity in AC and LED segment.
Cumulative incentive amount of Rs. 23,946 crore have been disbursed as on 30.09.2025 under PLI Scheme for 12 sectors, namely Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing (LSEM), IT Hardware, Bulk Drugs, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Telecom & Networking Products, Food Processing, White Goods, Drones & Drone Components, Specialty Steel, Textile products and Automobiles & Auto components.
India's merchandise exports during April to October 2025 have demonstrated resilient performance despite challenging global conditions. Several key sectors like electronic goods grew strongly by 41.94 percent, driven by robust demand for smartphones and consumer electronics in major markets including the USA, UAE, and China. Agricultural exports such as rice, fruits, spices, coffee, and marine products also expanded steadily, while pharmaceutical exports increased moderately by 6.46 percent supported by orders from countries like Nigeria and the USA. The engineering goods sector, the largest export category, posted a growth of 5.35 percent aided by higher shipments to Germany, the UK, and South Africa. Overall, merchandise exports for the fiscal year so far remain positive compared to the previous year, reflecting underlying resilience despite global economic volatility, geopolitical disruptions, and softened demand in some markets. There is, as of yet, no conclusive evidence that the export trends are attributable specifically to any tariff-related action. India's export sectors continue to demonstrate strength and diversification amid challenging external conditions.
While India successfully expanded exports in several high-growth and high-value sectors, the decline in a few key commodities underscores the lingering impact of global demand softness and price-driven corrections. The mix of strong performers and stressed categories highlights the need for continued export diversification, value addition, and deeper market access efforts to sustain growth momentum in the coming quarters.
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry have taken multiple measures to support MSME exporters in India. These include:
Additionally, various initiatives have been undertaken to promote employment generation and support the growth of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector such as:-
The PLI programme is subject to ongoing sectoral monitoring and periodic reviews conducted by the implementing Ministries/Departments and consolidated at the Departmental/Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) level. some sectors (pharmaceuticals, large-scale electronics, medical devices, select textiles segments) have demonstrated clear gains in domestic value-addition and export competitiveness, while other sectors are at different stages of implementation and scaling up.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
