The Government of India has disbursed ₹1,350.83 crore in incentives under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the Automobile and Auto Component Industry, marking a significant step toward strengthening domestic automotive manufacturing, boosting advanced technology production, and supporting India’s clean mobility transition.
PLI Auto Scheme Aims to Build Global-Scale Automotive Manufacturing in India
Launched with a total outlay of ₹25,938 crore, the PLI Auto Scheme is designed to encourage the production of Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) products, including electric vehicle (EV) components, hydrogen mobility systems, and next-generation vehicle technologies.
The scheme targets increased value addition, reduced import dependency, and enhanced competitiveness of India’s auto sector.
82 Companies Approved Under OEM and Component Champion Categories
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has approved 82 companies under two categories:
✔ Champion OEMs (Vehicle Manufacturers)
Includes leading automakers such as:
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Tata Motors
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Mahindra & Mahindra
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Suzuki Motor Gujarat
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Hyundai Motor India
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Kia India
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Ashok Leyland
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Hero MotoCorp
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Bajaj Auto
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Ola Electric
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Piaggio
✔ Component Champions
Features major component manufacturers like:
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Bosch
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Bharat Forge
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Ceat
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UNO Minda
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Varroc Engineering
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Schaeffler India
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Motherson Sumi
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Wabco India
These companies are eligible to receive incentives based on incremental production and sales of advanced automotive technology products.
Manufacturing Investment Spread Across Key Industrial States
The PLI scheme has boosted manufacturing activity across India. States with the highest number of approved units include:
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Maharashtra – 85 units
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Tamil Nadu – 49 units
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Haryana – 43 units
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Karnataka – 29 units
These hubs are emerging as strong centres for EV, component, and advanced technology manufacturing.
₹32,879 Crore Eligible Sales Achieved So Far
As per government data, companies have recorded ₹32,879 crore in eligible sales under the scheme until 30 September 2025.
This progress is aligned with the scheme’s overall target of achieving ₹2,31,500 crore in incremental sales by March 2028, highlighting strong industry response and production growth.
Boosting EV Ecosystem and Advanced Technology Localisation
The disbursed incentives are helping accelerate domestic production of:
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EV components
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Lithium-ion battery-related systems
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Hydrogen vehicle technologies
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Safety, power electronics, and control systems
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High-efficiency internal combustion engine components
The initiative is strengthening India’s automotive and EV supply chain, promoting technology localization, and supporting the nation’s broader sustainability and mobility goals.
A Major Step Toward Strengthening India’s Auto Manufacturing Future
The release of ₹1,350 crore under the PLI Auto Scheme underscores the government’s commitment to transforming India into a global hub for advanced automotive technology and future-ready mobility solutions.
With strong industry participation and improving sales performance, the scheme is expected to drive significant manufacturing investments and job creation over the next few years.
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