NITI Aayog says nearly 70% of PLI segments are on track
In short
NITI Aayog said on Thursday that nearly 70% of the Production Linked Incentive scheme’s targeted segments are on track. It also said the scheme had attracted Rs 2,40,138 crore in investment, produced Rs 22,66,412 crore worth of goods, created 8,49,069 jobs, and paid Rs 35,354 crore in incentives by March 2026.
The report points to strong progress in electronics, telecom and pharmaceutical drugs. That suggests the scheme is helping those sectors add output and jobs.
What the reporting says
NITI Aayog said nearly 70% of the Production Linked Incentive scheme’s targeted segments are on track in a sector-wise assessment released Thursday. The report cited strong results in electronics, telecom and pharmaceutical drugs. As of March 2026, the scheme had attracted Rs 2,40,138 crore of investment, generated Rs 22,66,412 crore of production, created 8,49,069 jobs and disbursed Rs 35,354 crore in incentives.
Why it matters
NITI Aayog’s sector-wise review of the Production Linked Incentive scheme said nearly 70% of targeted segments are on track, with electronics, telecom and pharmaceutical drugs showing strong outcomes. The report also listed large cumulative figures for investment, production, jobs and incentives by March 2026. The update matters for companies in the covered sectors and for policymakers tracking whether the scheme is delivering industrial output and employment.