Government works on second telecom PLI with local value addition focus
In short
The Ministry of Communications is preparing a proposal for a second telecom production-linked incentive scheme. An official source said on Friday it will focus on design-led higher value addition and must go through inter-ministerial consultation before Cabinet approval.
The first telecom PLI scheme had an outlay of Rs 12,195 crore and ended in March 2026. The plan matters for telecom makers and suppliers that could benefit from a new incentive round.
What the reporting says
The Ministry of Communications is working on a proposal for a second telecom production-linked incentive scheme with a focus on design-led higher value addition, an official source said on Friday. The proposal is set to go through inter-ministerial consultation before Union Cabinet approval. The first telecom PLI scheme had an outlay of Rs 12,195 crore and ended in March 2026.
Why it matters
The Ministry of Communications is working on a second edition of the telecom PLI scheme, with a stated focus on design-led higher local value addition. The proposal will first go for inter-ministerial consultation and then Cabinet approval. The previous telecom PLI had an outlay of Rs 12,195 crore and ended in March 2026, so the new plan could affect telecom manufacturers and supply-chain firms if approved.