Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is reopening the application window for the PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED Lights) from September 15, 2025, to October 14, 2025. This decision is based on industry interest in further investment under the scheme. Both new and existing beneficiaries are eligible to apply, subject to fulfilling specific criteria.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Application Window Reopening:**
* The application window reopens for 30 days, from September 15, 2025, to October 14, 2025.
* The application portal URL is https:pliwg.dpiit.gov.in.
* No applications will be accepted after the closure date.
* **Eligibility:**
* New applicants and existing beneficiaries proposing to invest more are eligible.
* Applicants must fulfill eligibility conditions as mentioned in Para 5.6 of the Scheme Guidelines.
* Applicants must adhere to the investment schedule as mentioned in Appendix1 or Appendix1A of the Scheme Guidelines.
* **Scheme Conditions:**
* The terms and conditions are the same as stipulated in the PLIWG Scheme notified on April 16, 2021, and the guidelines issued on June 4, 2021, as amended.
* Applicants will only be eligible for incentives for the remainder of the Scheme's tenure, as per Para 6.4 of the PLIWG Scheme and Para 9.3 of the Scheme Guidelines.
* **Incentive Period:**
* Applicants approved in this round are eligible for PLI for a maximum of two years (new applicants and beneficiaries opting for GP2) or one year (beneficiaries opting for GP1).
* Existing beneficiaries who fail to meet threshold investment or sales can submit claims per their original plan, but this flexibility is available only once.
* **Scheme Information:**
* Consolidated Scheme Guidelines are available at: https:pliwg.dpiit.gov.indocsConsolidatedGuidelinesPLIScheme23October2023.pdf.
* The scheme notification is available at: https:dpiit.gov.insitesdefaultfilesPLIWGNotification 1604202110May2021.pdf.
Impact Analysis:
* **New and Existing Beneficiaries of the PLIWG Scheme:**
* Impact: Opportunity to apply for the scheme or increase investment in higher target segments. Limited incentive period based on their category.
* Action Required: Prepare and submit applications through the online portal within the specified dates, adhering to eligibility criteria and investment schedules. Review scheme guidelines for specific requirements.
* **Ministry of Commerce and Industry:**
* Impact: Overseeing the application process and potential increase in manufacturing of AC and LED light components in India.
* Action Required: Manage and process applications received during the application window.
Key Entities Referenced
PLI Scheme for White Goods ACs and LED Lights: Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for White Goods, specifically Air Conditioners (ACs) and LED Lights, aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing.
Ministry of Commerce Industry: The Union Government Ministry responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to commerce and industry in India.
Atmanirbhar Bharat: A vision of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, for making India self-reliant.
Union Cabinet: The body of senior ministers of the executive branch of the Government of India.
PLIWG Scheme: Abbreviation used for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods.
New Delhi, Delhi: The location where press release was issued.
Shri Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India.
Abhishek DayalAbhijith NarayananShabbir Azad: People associated with the press release.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Government reopens application window for PLI
Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED Lights) for
30 days from 15th September, 2025
Application window to remain open from 15th
September, 2025 to 14th October, 2025
Posted On: 14 SEP 2025 11:33AM by PIB Delhi
The application window for the PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED Lights) is being reopened based
on the appetite of the industry to invest more under the Scheme, which is an outcome of the growing market
and confidence generated due to manufacturing of key components of ACs and LED Lights in India under the
PLIWG Scheme. The application window is being opened on the same terms & conditions stipulated in
PLIWG Scheme notified on 16.04.2021 and PLIWG Scheme Guidelines issued on 04.06.2021, as amended
from time to time.
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The application window for the Scheme shall remain open for the period from 15 September, 2025 to 14
October, 2025 (both dates inclusive) on the same on-line portal having URL as https://pliwg.dpiit.gov.in/ . No
application shall be accepted after the closure of the application window.
In order to avoid any discrimination, both new applicants as well as existing beneficiaries of PLIWG who
propose to invest more by way of switching over to higher target segment or their group companies applying
under different target segment would be eligible to apply subject to fulfilling the eligibility conditions as
mentioned in the Para 5.6 of the Scheme Guidelines and adhering to investment schedule as mentioned in
Appendix-1 or Appendix-1A of the Scheme Guidelines, as applicable.
C o n s o l i d a t e d S c h e m e G u i d e l i n e s i s a v a i l a b l e
at:https://pliwg.dpiit.gov.in/docs/Consolidated_Guidelines_PLIScheme_23October2023.pdf and scheme
notification is available at: https://dpiit.gov.in/sites/default/files/PLIWG-Notification-
16042021_10May2021.pdf
In terms of Para 6.4 of the PLIWG Scheme and Para 9.3 of the Scheme Guidelines, applicants shall only be
eligible for incentives for the remainder of the Scheme’s tenure. The applicant approved in the proposed
fourth round would be eligible for PLI for maximum two years only in the case of new applicants and
beneficiaries opting for GP-2 (i.e. upto March 2023) seeking to move to higher investment category. For
beneficiaries opting for GP-1 (i.e. upto March 2022) seeking to move to higher investment category in the
proposed fourth round would be eligible for PLI for one year- only. Existing beneficiaries opting for the
above, in case they are not able to achieve the threshold investment or sales in a given year will be eligible for
submitting the claims as per their original investment plan. However, this flexibility will be provided only
once during the Scheme period.
So far, 83 applicants with committed investment of Rs 10,406 crore have been selected as beneficiaries under
the PLI scheme. The investments will lead to manufacturing of components of Air Conditioners and LED
Lights across the complete value chain including components which are not manufactured in India presently
with sufficient quantity.
The Union Cabinet had given approval for the PLI Scheme for White Goods for manufacture of components
and sub-assemblies of Air Conditioners (ACs) and LED Lights on 07.04.2021 in pursuance of the clarion callof the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ to bring manufacturing at the centre
stage and emphasise its significance in driving India’s growth and creating jobs. The Scheme is to be
implemented over a seven-year period, from FY 2021-22 to FY 2028-29 and has an outlay of Rs. 6,238 crore.
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Abhishek Dayal/Abhijith Narayanan/Shabbir Azad
(Release ID: 2166458)