**Title:** PLI Scheme for White Goods Reopens for Applications
**Meta Description:** The PLI Scheme for White Goods is reopening for applications from September 15 to October 14, 2025, encouraging investment in ACs and LED Lights manufacturing.
**URL Slug:** pli-scheme-white-goods-applications-reopen
**Headline:** PLI Scheme for White Goods Reopens: New Application Window Announced
The application window for the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods, specifically for Air Conditioners (ACs) and LED Lights, is set to reopen. This decision comes in response to the industry’s growing interest in investing under the scheme, which has been bolstered by the increasing market demand and the confidence generated from domestic manufacturing of essential components.
According to a release from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the application period will run from September 15 to October 14, 2025, inclusive. Applications will be accepted through the designated online portal, and no submissions will be accepted after the window closes. The terms and conditions for this reopening will remain consistent with those outlined in the PLIWG Scheme, initially notified on April 16, 2021, and the guidelines issued on June 4, 2021, with any amendments taken into account.
To ensure fairness, both new applicants and existing beneficiaries of the PLIWG Scheme who wish to invest further—either by transitioning to a higher target segment or through their group companies applying under different segments—are eligible to apply. However, they must meet the eligibility criteria specified in Paragraph 5.6 of the Scheme Guidelines and adhere to the investment schedule detailed in Appendices 1 or 1A, as applicable.
As per Paragraph 6.4 of the PLIWG Scheme and Paragraph 9.3 of the Scheme Guidelines, applicants will only qualify for incentives for the remaining duration of the scheme. New applicants and beneficiaries moving to a higher investment category will be eligible for PLI for a maximum of two years, while those opting for GP-1 (up to March 2022) will only qualify for one year. Existing beneficiaries who do not meet the required investment or sales thresholds in a given year can still submit claims based on their original investment plans, although this flexibility is available only once during the scheme’s duration.
To date, 83 applicants have been selected as beneficiaries under the PLI scheme, with a total committed investment of ₹10,406 crore. This investment is expected to enhance the manufacturing of components for Air Conditioners and LED Lights across the entire value chain, including parts that are currently not produced in sufficient quantities in India. The Union Cabinet approved the PLI Scheme for White Goods in 2021, which aims to support the manufacturing of components and sub-assemblies for ACs and LED Lights over a seven-year period, from FY 2021-22 to FY 2028-29, with a total outlay of ₹6,238 crore.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What is the PLI Scheme for White Goods?**
A: The PLI Scheme for White Goods aims to promote domestic manufacturing of components for Air Conditioners and LED Lights, encouraging investment and boosting the local economy.
