NEW DELHI, Feb. 20 -- The Centre on Friday said the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, with a total outlay of Rs.1.91 trillion, has attracted cumulative investment of more than Rs.2.16 trillion and generated sales exceeding Rs.20.41 trillion across 14 strategic sectors, underscoring its role as a central pillar of India's manufacturing push.

As of 31 December 2025, 836 applications had been approved under the scheme. It has also driven cumulative exports of over Rs.8.3 trillion and created more than 1.44 million direct and indirect jobs. Incentives worth Rs.28,748 crore have been disbursed so far, the commerce and industry ministry said in a statement.

Launched in 2020, the PLI scheme marked a shift away from input-based subsidie...