Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) For Promoting Telecom & Networking Products Manufacturing In India
Ministry: Ministry Of Communication
Department: Department of Telecommunication
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme aims to boost domestic manufacturing, investments and export in the telecom and networking products The PLI Scheme will be implemented within the overall financial limits of ₹ 12,195 Crores only (Rupees Twelve Thousand One Hundred and Ninety-Five Crore only)
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹10.0 Cr
Incentive Outlay & Eligibility Threshold"
a) For MSMEs- Minimum Threshold of Investment ₹ 10 Crores
| Year | Proposed Incentive Rate | Cumulative Investment | Minimum Eligible Incremental Net Sales# of Manufactured Goods over the Base Year | Maximum Eligible Incremental Net Sales of Manufactured Goods over the Base year |
| 1 | 7% | Greater than or equal to 20% of X | 3*(20% of X) | 20*(20% of X) |
| 2 | 7% | Greater than or equal to 40% of X | 3*(40% of X) | 20*(40% of X) |
| 3 | 6% | Greater than or equal to 70% of X | 3*(70% of X) | 20*(70% of X) |
| 4 | 5% | Greater than or equal to X | 3*X | 20*X |
| 5 | 4% | 3*X | 20*X |
b) Other than MSMEs- Minimum Threshold of Investment ₹ 100 Crores
| Year | Proposed Incentive Rate | Cumulative Investment | Minimum Eligible Incremental Net Sales# of Manufactured Goods over the Base Year | Maximum Eligible Incremental Net Sales of Manufactured Goods over the Base year |
| 1 | 6% | Greater than or equal to 20% of X | 3*(20% of X) | 20*(20% of X) |
| 2 | 6% | Greater than or equal to 40% of X | 3*(40% of X) | 20*(40% of X) |
| 3 | 5% | Greater than or equal to 70% of X | 3*(70% of X) | 20*(70% of X) |
| 4 | 5% | Greater than or equal to X | 3*X | 20*X |
| 5 | 4% | 3*X | 20*X |
Where X = Committed Total Investment by the Company / entity over a period of four years
MSMEs = Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises as defined by the Government of India.
# As defined under Clause 2.20 of the Scheme Guidelines.
An additional incentive of 1% over and above the applicable rates of incentive for products qualified under Design-led Manufacturing, as defined at Clause 2.8A, in each year.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Applicants are required to upload following 3 documents, namely –
- ✦PAN
- ✦Authority Letter for Nodal Officer
- ✦Certificate of Incorporation.
- ✦For more details, please refer to the [Scheme Implementation Portal](https://www.pli-telecom.udyamimitra.in).
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Step 1: Applicants are required to visit the Scheme implementation portal PLI Telecom Scheme Portal and register, then fill the application form.
Step 2: On submission of the above information, a mail will be sent to the Nodal Officer's e-mail ID with a link for verification of the mobile number.
Step 3: The information and documents submitted will be checked by PMA and once this process is completed, the Applicant will receive a mail confirming successful registration on the portal within 2 working days.
Step 4: After the registration process, the Nodal Officer will be able to sign in to the portal using the registered mobile number and OTP and start submission of the application. The application format can also be accessed from the portal (for understanding purposes only), but the application must be submitted online.
Step 5: Section 3 (Commitment Section) of the application must be password protected before submission. This section will be unlocked after the application submission period closes and will then be available for scrutiny by PMA/DoT.
Step 6: The applicant must pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹1 lakh through RTGS/NEFT to the specified bank account (Indian Overseas Bank, Sanchar Bhawan Branch, New Delhi).
Step 7: After receiving the application, an initial scrutiny will be carried out by PMA within 15 working days from the last date of submission to ensure all required information, documents, certificates, and proof of fee payment are provided. Any deficiencies found will be communicated to the applicant.
Step 8: The applicant must rectify any deficiencies within 15 working days from the date of notification by PMA. Failure to do so may result in the application being marked ineligible.
Step 9: After completion of the scrutiny process, the list of shortlisted eligible applications will be recommended by PMA to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for approval by the competent authority.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹10.0 Cr
- Launched
- 1 Apr 2021