Introduction
India’s manufacturing renaissance continues in 2025, propelled by PLI schemes across 14 sectors. From electronics to pharmaceuticals, these incentives have spurred $18 billion in investments, boosted exports, and created nearly 1 million jobs over four years.
1. Electronics & Mobile Phones
Under PLI, mobile-phone assembly surged from 5.8 crore units in 2014–15 to 33 crore in 2023–24. Exports climbed 80% between FY 2022–23 and FY 2024–25, transforming India from net importer to exporter.
2. Pharmaceuticals & APIs
Domestic API production rose 35%, reducing China dependency and enabling Indian firms to capture a larger share of global supply, particularly for critical drugs and vaccines.
“PLI has been a game-changer for India’s supply-chain security,” says Dr. Suresh Prabhu, former Commerce Minister.
3. Auto Components & Renewable Equipment
Battery PLI disbursed ₹8,000 crore to cell manufacturers, while solar-module incentives allocated ₹5,000 crore—laying the foundation for India’s clean-energy transition and EV ecosystem.
4. Challenges & Infrastructure Needs
Skill development for 1 million workers and logistics bottlenecks—particularly in inland transport and power quality—remain top priorities to sustain PLI gains.
Conclusion
PLI schemes are catalysing a manufacturing upswing in 2025. Addressing infrastructure and talent gaps will be essential to transform incentives into lasting industrial competitiveness and export leadership.