PLI Scheme for White Goods — 4-6% Incentive for AC & LED Component Makers — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about PLI Scheme for White Goods — 4-6% Incentive for AC & LED Component Makers — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
What is the PLI Scheme for White Goods and who runs it?
It is a Production Linked Incentive scheme run by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, for manufacturers of Air Conditioner and LED Light components. Its purpose is to expand domestic manufacturing, cut reliance on imports, build a strong component ecosystem and place India more firmly in the global white goods supply chain.
How much funding does the scheme offer?
Eligible companies receive a cash incentive of 4% to 6% on net incremental sales of goods manufactured in India under the scheme. It is not a lump-sum amount — because the percentage applies to incremental sales, the payout rises as your qualifying production and sales grow.
Does the scheme take equity in my company?
No. This is an incentive and subsidy programme, so it does not take a stake in your business and there is nothing to repay. The benefit is a cash incentive on incremental sales.
Which companies are eligible to apply?
Companies making brownfield or greenfield investments to manufacture in the target segments — AC components and LED light components — within India. Eligibility is tied to crossing set thresholds for net incremental sales of eligible products and to meeting cumulative incremental investment criteria under the Scheme Guidelines.
Which components are covered by the scheme?
For air conditioners, the target list includes compressors, copper tubes, heat exchangers, motors and control assemblies. For LED lights, it covers LED chips and packaging, drivers and light-management systems.
Is DPIIT or MSME registration required to apply?
The published eligibility conditions for this scheme do not list DPIIT or MSME registration as a requirement — eligibility instead turns on the investment and incremental sales thresholds in the Scheme Guidelines. Applications themselves are submitted through the DPIIT-run PLI-WG online portal.
Is there a deadline to apply?
The scheme is rolling and remains open, so there is no fixed closing date for applications. Keep in mind the wider timeline: the scheme operates from FY 2021-22 to FY 2028-29, and specific dates apply for hitting threshold incremental sales — for some applicants the window is FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28.
How long do incentives continue?
Incentives are provided for a period of five years on incremental sales within the scheme's duration, which runs from FY 2021-22 to FY 2028-29.
What happens if I miss the thresholds in a particular year?
You will not receive an incentive disbursement for that year if the threshold investment and incremental sales criteria are not met. However, this does not restrict you from claiming incentives in later years, provided the criteria are met in those years.
Can investment from another PLI scheme count towards eligibility here?
No. Investment that is already covered under any other PLI scheme cannot be considered for establishing eligibility under this scheme.
What documents do I need and how do I apply?
Register on the PLI-WG online portal at https://pliwg.dpiit.gov.in/ and complete the application form with accurate details. You will need to upload supporting documents — typically financial statements, investment plans, production forecasts and company registration documents — and pay the application fee. The submission is then reviewed by the competent authority, and approval follows if the requirements are met. Approved participants must keep reporting on production, sales and investments throughout the scheme.
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