PLI Auto Scheme Draws Rs 35,657 Crore Investment: MHI

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) shared the latest progress of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for the automobile, auto component and Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery storage sectors.

As per the official data provided by MHI, the PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components Industry has drawn a total investment of Rs 35,657 crore till 30 September 2025 and has recorded incremental sales of Rs 32,879 crore over the base year of FY2019-20 and has generated employment for 48,974 people. Incentives worth Rs 1,350.83 crore have been disbursed to five companies till 30 November 2025.

Under the PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage, 40 GWh capacity has been awarded against the total targeted 50 GWh to four beneficiary firms. As of 31 October 2025, companies have installed 1 GWh of battery manufacturing capacity. The cumulative investment under the scheme has reached Rs 2,878 crore and employment for 1,118 people has been generated, according to the ministry.

The government has approved 82 companies under the PLI Auto scheme as of 30 November 2025. These companies operate manufacturing units across multiple states, covering both vehicle makers and auto component suppliers. A total of 278 manufacturing units are operational under the scheme nationwide. Maharashtra has the highest number of units, followed by Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Karnataka, based on the state-wise data shared by the ministry.

In Andhra Pradesh, four manufacturing units have been set up under the PLI Auto scheme. These units have attracted a combined investment of Rs 1,142.28 crore as of 30 September 2025.