Ministry of Commerce & Industry
* Note: Indirect employment generation of 5.66 lakhs have been reported under 3 sectors (LSEM, IT Hardwar & Solar PV Modules).
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Source-grounded summary
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry reports that the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes covering 14 key sectors have attracted over ₹2.40 lakh crore of investment and generated more than 14.15 lakh jobs (direct and indirect) as of 31 March 2026. Cumulative exports under the schemes have risen from ₹4 lakh crore in FY 2023‑24 to ₹15.2 lakh crore in FY 2025‑26. Sector‑wise data (Annexure‑I) shows the largest investments in Large‑Scale Electronics Manufacturing (₹20,580 crore) and Pharmaceuticals (₹45,158 crore), with significant employment in Food Products (₹3,29,200 jobs) and White Goods (₹52,703 jobs). The schemes are overseen by DPIIT and reviewed by the Empowered Group of Secretaries chaired by the Cabinet Secretary.