India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes disbursed **₹1,400 crore** in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, bringing the total disbursement since 2020 to **₹36,754 crore**. This highlights the government's sustained push to boost domestic manufacturing and exports.
₹1,400 crore
Q1 FY27 Disbursement
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How today’s news fits into the bigger picture
March 2020
First PLI Schemes Introduced
The Indian government launched the first Production Linked Incentive schemes for three sectors: Mobile Manufacturing and Specified Electronic Components, Pharmaceutical Drugs, and Medical Devices, with an initial outlay of ₹40,995 crore.
November 2020
PLI Expanded to 10 More Sectors
Seeing initial success, the government expanded the PLI scheme to 10 additional key sectors, including automobiles and auto components, advanced chemistry cell (ACC) batteries, and textiles, with an outlay of ₹1.46 lakh crore.
FY24-25
Electronics Sector Leads Disbursements
By the end of FY24-25, electronics manufacturing emerged as the largest beneficiary, receiving over ₹19,000 crore in incentives, demonstrating significant growth in domestic mobile and component production.
March 2026
Cumulative Investment Exceeds Target
Total investment attracted under PLI schemes crossed ₹2.5 lakh crore, exceeding initial targets and contributing to substantial increases in production and exports across multiple sectors.
April-June 2026
Q1 FY27 Disbursements Announced
The latest figures show ₹1,400 crore disbursed in Q1 FY27, indicating continued momentum and sustained government support for the '' initiative.
Today
Government announced ₹1,400 crore disbursed under PLI schemes in Q1 FY27, taking the total to ₹36,754 crore since 2020.
What happens next?
Further disbursements are expected quarterly, contingent on companies meeting their production and investment targets under the schemes.
The Indian government disbursed **₹1,400 crore** under its Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes during the first quarter (April-June) of fiscal year 2026-27. This latest payout pushes the total amount disbursed since the schemes' inception in 2020 to a substantial **₹36,754 crore**. These incentives are designed to encourage domestic manufacturing, reduce import reliance, and make Indian industries more competitive globally. The electronics manufacturing sector has been a major beneficiary, receiving the largest share of these funds.
💭 If you're wondering…
The PLI scheme covers 14 key sectors, including mobile manufacturing, advanced chemistry cell batteries, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, textiles, food products, and solar PV modules, aiming to boost domestic production in these strategic areas.
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