Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for IT Hardware

The scheme "Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for IT Hardware" has been launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It aims to boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in the IT hardware sector. Through this scheme, financial incentives are provided to eligible companies for increasing the production of IT hardware such as laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs, and servers, thereby promoting domestic value addition. The scheme is implemented by the Project Management Agency (PMA) under MeitY. It focuses on enhancing India’s manufacturing capabilities, generating employment, and reducing import dependency. The scheme also aims to integrate Indian manufacturers with global supply chains and improve competitiveness. It provides incentives based on incremental sales over a base year. The scheme encourages both global and domestic companies to establish or expand manufacturing units in India.

1. The scheme provides a production-linked incentive to eligible companies.
2. An incentive is provided on net incremental sales (over the base year) of goods manufactured in India.
3. The incentive rate is:

• 4% to 2% / 1% on incremental sales.

1. The incentive is applicable for a period of 4 years.
2. The incentive is applicable only for goods covered under the target segment, which includes:

• Laptops
• Tablets
• All-in-One PCs
• Servers

Conditions Associated with Benefits:

• The applicant must manufacture eligible goods in India.
• The applicant must meet the eligibility criteria laid down under the scheme.
• Incentives are applicable only on net incremental sales over the base year.
• Only products falling under the defined target segment are eligible.

Validity:**** Incentive is provided for a period of 4 years.

1. The applicant should be a company registered in India and engaged in manufacturing eligible IT hardware products.
2. The applicant should meet the minimum investment thresholds specified under the scheme.
3. The applicant should meet the incremental production or sales targets under the scheme.
4. The applicant should comply with all conditions prescribed in the scheme guidelines.
5. The applicant should be classified under the Global Companies or Domestic Companies category.
6. The applicant should meet category-specific investment and production thresholds.

Online

Step 1: Visit the official portal of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for IT Hardware.
Step 2: Register on the portal using the company details.
Step 3: Access the application form available on the portal.
Step 4: Fill in all required details, including investment, production plans, and financial information.
Step 5: Upload all required documents as specified.
Step 6: Submit the application online within the prescribed timeline.
Step 7: The application will be evaluated by the Project Management Agency (PMA).
Step 8: Provide clarifications or additional documents, if requested during evaluation.
Step 9: Upon approval, receive the approval letter from the concerned authority.
Step 10: Commence production and submit claims for incentives on an annual basis.
Step 11: Claims will be verified by the Project Management Agency (PMA) and approved for disbursement.