The fourth round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods — covering air conditioners and LED lights — has attracted 13 applications with a committed investment of ?1,914 crore, according to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The application window was open from September 15 to November 10, 2025.

Over 50% of the new applicants are MSMEs, reflecting growing participation of smaller enterprises in the AC and LED manufacturing ecosystem.

Of the total applicants, nine companies (?1,816 crore) plan to manufacture air conditioner components such as compressors, copper tubes, heat exchangers, and motors, while four applicants (?98 crore) will focus on LED components including drivers, chips, and heat sinks.

The proposed investments span six states across 13 districts and 23 locations, boosting regional industrial growth and employment.

So far, the PLI Scheme for White Goods has attracted ?10,335 crore in committed investment from 80 approved beneficiaries. It is expected to generate ?1.72 lakh crore worth of production and create around 60,000 direct jobs nationwide.

Approved by the Union Cabinet in April 2021, the ?6,238 crore PLI scheme aims to build a complete component ecosystem for ACs and LED lights in India, raising domestic value addition from 15–20% to 75–80% and positioning the country as a global manufacturing hub for white goods.