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Production Linked Incentives (PLI)

Analysis of the $26 Billion PLI scheme designed to build indigenous supply chains.

PLI Eligibility Check

Determine if your CAPEX qualifies for the 4-6% cash incentive.

Beyond Subsidy: Forced Value Addition

The PLI scheme is not a blank cheque. It is designed to reward incremental sales and deep localization. For instance, in the mobile manufacturing PLI (which attracted Apple contract manufacturers Foxconn, Wistron, and Pegatron), incentives are tied strictly to meeting minimum threshold investments and YoY incremental sales.

The Disbursement Challenge

While committing to PLI is straightforward, claiming the disbursement is rigorous. Audits require tracing value addition down the Bill of Materials (BOM). In FY24, several claims were rejected or delayed due to companies failing to prove local sourcing rules.