India, March 22 -- The government's flagship production linked incentive (PLI) scheme to boost domestic manufacturing in 14 key sectors attracted investments worth Rs.1.61 lakh crore ($18.72 billion) as on November 2024, generating sales of about Rs.14 lakh crore ($162.84 billion) against the target of Rs.15.52 lakh crore up financial year ended March 31, 2025, commerce and industry ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

"Keeping in view India's vision of becoming 'Atmanirbhar', PLI schemes for 14 key sectors are under implementation to enhance India's Manufacturing capabilities and exports. These schemes have incentivized domestic manufacturing, leading to increased production, job creation, and a boost in exports. They have also att...