Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components Industry

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the Automobile and Auto Components Industry, administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing. It offers financial incentives to eligible manufacturers of advanced automotive technology products. The scheme addresses cost disadvantages historically faced by Indian producers and encourages economies of scale, positioning India as a competitive global manufacturing destination.

Beyond direct financial support, the scheme seeks to attract investment, improve the manufacturing ecosystem, and reinforce the automotive value chain. It also supports job creation and the development of a self-reliant supply network for advanced technologies, including electric vehicles (EVs) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The PLI scheme operates through two distinct components: the Champion OEM Incentive Scheme for original equipment manufacturers and the Component Champion Incentive Scheme for auto component producers. Each component features specific incentive rates and eligibility conditions to achieve broad industry coverage.

- Applications may be submitted online via the official portal at https://pliauto.in/login, using your CIN as the user ID for login. - Offline submissions involve furnishing the prescribed application form to the nodal agency, with all particulars filled in accurately and completely. - Submission must occur before the specified deadline, as communicated by the nodal agency. - Applicants must upload all requisite supporting documents—such as audited financial statements, business plans, and investment proofs—on the portal at https://pliauto.in/. - Following initial scrutiny and evaluation for eligibility and completeness, the nodal agency will issue an acknowledgment. - Final approval is contingent upon full compliance with all scheme conditions and criteria set out in the guidelines. - Approved beneficiaries will file annual incentive claims for disbursement, based on their determined sales value and adherence to investment milestones.

The nodal agency reviews each application for eligibility and completeness. Once the submitted documents and details pass this initial check, the applicant receives an acknowledgment. Participation in the scheme is confirmed only after the applicant meets every stipulated condition and criterion in full.

The assessment examines the applicant’s financial position, proposed investment, product approach, and capacity to achieve the required domestic value addition and sales growth targets.