From The Economic Times · PTI · · 50s
Govt Works on Telecom PLI for Higher Local Value
India's government prepares second telecom PLI scheme to boost local design and value addition.
In brief
India's government prepares second telecom PLI scheme to boost local design and value addition. India's government is finalizing a second telecom production-linked incentive scheme to increase local value addition through design-led manufacturing. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Government Proposes Second Telecom PLI Scheme
The Ministry of Communications is preparing to propose a second edition of the telecom production-linked incentive scheme focusing on design-led higher value addition.
“Telecom PLI is a work in progress. It has to go for inter-ministerial consultation.”
First Edition PLI Scheme Details
The first edition of telecom PLI attracted Rs 6,073 crore investment against a target of Rs 4,115 crore and ended in March 2026.
Companies Under PLI Scheme
42 companies including 28 MSMEs received approvals under the PLI scheme for telecom and networking products, with 17 applying for additional 1 per cent incentive.
At a glance
India's government is finalizing a second telecom production-linked incentive scheme to increase local value addition through design-led manufacturing.



