Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for IT Hardware Scheme 2.O

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware is run by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It offers financial incentives to qualifying companies that make target segment goods within the country, with the goal of expanding domestic manufacturing of IT hardware. Laptops, Tablets, All-in-One Personal Computers (PCs), Servers, and Ultra Small Form Factor (USFF) devices fall within its scope. Indian-registered companies engaged in producing qualifying IT hardware may apply, across three categories: Global Companies, Hybrid (Global/Domestic) Companies, and Domestic Companies.

The scheme pursues self-reliance and works to strengthen India's standing as a global manufacturing hub for electronics. It also encourages incremental investment in plant, machinery, equipment, Research and Development (R&D), and Transfer of Technology (ToT) tied directly to the target segment.

A further aim is deeper localisation of components and sub-assemblies throughout the IT hardware value chain, which raises domestic value addition. The scheme additionally looks to create substantial employment directly linked to manufacturing, supporting economic growth and skill development in the country.

Applications for the PLI Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware are submitted online via its dedicated portal.

- Open the official portal for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme - 2.0 for IT Hardware. - Complete portal registration by furnishing your company's details. - Open the full application form and fill it in carefully; it calls for particulars of investment, production plans and financial information. - Attach every supporting document required under the guidelines. - Send the finished application online before the stipulated deadline. - Wait for the Project Management Agency (PMA) to carry out its evaluation. - During evaluation, be ready to furnish any clarifications or further documents the PMA asks for. - If the application is approved, an approval letter is issued to you by the relevant authority. - After approval, begin production and file incentive claims once every year. - The Project Management Agency (PMA) verifies these claims and takes them forward for approval and disbursement.

The designated Project Management Agency (PMA) carries out a detailed appraisal of each application. It examines the particulars furnished by the company — investment, production plans and financial information — against the eligibility conditions and threshold benchmarks laid down under the scheme. Where gaps arise, the PMA may seek clarifications or further documents to establish compliance.

After an application clears this initial stage, the PMA's role continues. It verifies the annual claims filed by approved manufacturers, checking that incremental sales and investment targets have in fact been achieved, and only then approves release of the incentives.