Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for Telecom & Networking Products Manufacturing in India

Key facts

Benefit	Incentives based on investment and sales thresholds.
Who	Companies manufacturing telecom and networking products.
Implemented by	Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
Official portal	https://www.dot.gov.in
Application window	Open all year for eligible companies.

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive incentives based on their investment and sales performance, with specific thresholds for different categories of companies.

Who can apply

For: company
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
no family member in government service
poor household

Eligible applicants include companies engaged in manufacturing specified telecom and networking products in India. Exclusions apply to income tax payers, government employees and their families, and those from poor households.

How to apply

Interested companies can apply through the designated online platform or by contacting the Project Management Agency.

Visit the official PLI Scheme website.
Register your company by providing necessary details.
Submit required documents including PAN and Certificate of Incorporation.
Complete the application form with investment and sales projections.
Await approval and further instructions from the Project Management Agency.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

PAN
Authority Letter for Nodal Officer
Certificate of Incorporation

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies as a company under this scheme?

A company must be engaged in manufacturing telecom and networking products in India to qualify for the scheme.

What documents are required for application?

Applicants need to submit a PAN, Authority Letter for Nodal Officer, and Certificate of Incorporation.

Is there a minimum investment requirement?

Yes, MSMEs must invest a minimum of ₹10 Crores, while other companies must invest at least ₹100 Crores.

What happens if I do not meet the eligibility criteria in a given year?

If the eligibility criteria are not met in a year, the applicant will not receive incentives for that year, but can still apply in subsequent years.

Can foreign investments be part of the application?

Yes, but they must comply with the FDI Policy 2020 and its amendments.

How long is the scheme effective?

The scheme is effective from April 1, 2021, and will run for five years until March 31, 2026.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.