DPIIT extends Round 4 application window of PLI Scheme for White Goods to 10 November 2025
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade extended the application window for Round 4 of the PLI Scheme for White Goods (air conditioners and LED lights) to 10 November 2025 (PIB, 17 October 2025).
Summary
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) extended the application window for Round 4 of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (air conditioners and LED lights) to 10 November 2025, PIB reported on 17 October 2025. The window was originally open from 15 September to 14 October 2025 and was extended because of strong industry response. The scheme was launched in April 2021 with a total outlay of ₹6,238 crore to boost domestic manufacturing, promote component localisation and strengthen India's competitiveness in the AC and LED lighting sectors. Applications are made through the online PLI portal under the 'White Goods' category.
Key facts
- Scheme
- PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED lights)
- Department
- DPIIT
- Round 4 window
- Originally 15 Sep–14 Oct 2025; extended to 10 Nov 2025
- Launched
- April 2021
- Outlay
- ₹6,238 crore
- Aim
- Component localisation; domestic manufacturing
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the total outlay of the PLI Scheme for White Goods (air conditioners and LED lights), launched in April 2021?
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Correct answer: B — ₹6,238 crore
PIB: the PLI Scheme for White Goods was launched in April 2021 with a total outlay of ₹6,238 crore.
The PLI Scheme for White Goods, whose Round 4 window was extended to 10 November 2025, covers which products?
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Correct answer: C — Air conditioners and LED lights
PIB: Round 4 of the PLI Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights) was extended till 10 November 2025.