Government reopens PLI Scheme for White Goods application window
The Commerce and Industry Ministry said on 14 September 2025 that the application window for the PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED lights) would reopen from 15 September to 14 October 2025.
Summary
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced on 14 September 2025 that the application window for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods, covering air conditioners and LED lights, would reopen for 30 days. The window is open from 15 September 2025 to 14 October 2025 on the same terms as the scheme notified on 16 April 2021. The ministry said the window was reopened because of industry interest in investing more, driven by growing manufacturing of key components of ACs and LED lights in India. Both new applicants and existing beneficiaries proposing additional investment are eligible.
Key facts
- Scheme
- PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED lights)
- Window
- 15 Sep – 14 Oct 2025 (30 days)
- Originally notified
- 16 April 2021
- Eligible
- New applicants and existing beneficiaries investing more
- Portal
- pliwg.dpiit.gov.in
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The PLI Scheme for White Goods, whose application window was reopened from 15 September to 14 October 2025, covers which products?
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Correct answer: D — Air conditioners and LED lights
The PLI Scheme for White Goods (PLIWG) covers air conditioners and LED lights; its application window was reopened for 30 days on the same terms as the scheme notified in April 2021.
When was the PLI Scheme for White Goods originally notified?
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Correct answer: A — 16 April 2021
The reopened window runs on the same terms as the PLIWG Scheme notified on 16 April 2021, with guidelines issued on 4 June 2021.