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PLI Auto Scheme Hits ₹1,350 Cr Payout With 82 Winners
India’s auto industry crossed another major milestone as the government announced that the PLI Auto scheme has released ₹1,350 crore in payouts, benefitting 82 approved applicants across the electric mobility and automotive components ecosystem. The scheme, launched to accelerate localisation and future-ready manufacturing, is proving to be one of India’s strongest levers in building a globally competitive EV supply chain.
Strengthening India’s EV Manufacturing Roadmap
The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) initiative for the auto sector was designed to encourage companies to invest in advanced component manufacturing, electric powertrain development, and next-generation commercial vehicle technologies. The latest payout reflects the achievements of companies that have successfully met their annual investment and sales commitments.
With sales already touching ₹32,000 crore, the scheme is pacing ahead of its early targets. This surge illustrates the increasing demand for electric and technologically advanced components used in both passenger and commercial vehicles, including modern trucks and buses.
82 Approved Winners—A Wide Supply Chain Boost
A major highlight of the update is that 82 applicants have qualified for payouts, demonstrating strong industry participation. These beneficiaries span across:
- EV component manufacturers
- Battery technology developers
- Heavy-vehicle component suppliers
- Commercial vehicle OEM vendors
- Power electronics and software system makers
Such wide participation ensures that India’s truck and bus manufacturers—who are rapidly transitioning towards cleaner powertrains—can access a deeper and more reliable local supply base.
Why the PLI Auto Payout Matters for Commercial Vehicle Tech
The commercial vehicle (CV) sector is undergoing a rapid shift toward electrification and high-efficiency powertrains. The PLI support directly impacts this transition in several ways:
- Localising EV parts cuts dependence on imports, lowering production costs for electric trucks and buses.
- Improved domestic R&D accelerates technologies like electric drivetrains, regenerative braking, battery packs, and telematics.
- Component reliability improves, a crucial factor for long-duty trucks and intercity buses.
- Fleet operators gain confidence as more parts become available domestically, reducing downtime.
As India pushes for cleaner freight and urban mobility, the scheme is directly enabling manufacturers to expand their electric commercial portfolio.
Stronger Incentives for EV Supply Chain Builders
The PLI payouts send a strong signal to automotive investors that India is committed to supporting EV infrastructure for the long term. Manufacturers that are producing:
- Electric axles
- Battery management systems
- Hydrogen and hybrid components
- Power electronics
- Advanced safety systems
will continue to benefit, allowing them to scale quickly and compete globally.
Alongside manufacturing, the scheme also promotes innovations in connected trucking, lightweight vehicle materials, and next-gen components—all crucial for reducing emissions and improving the efficiency of India’s trucking ecosystem.
A Push Toward India’s 2028 and 2030 Mobility Goals
With ₹1,350 crore already disbursed and more set to follow, the government is on track to meet its EV localisation goals well before 2028. The commercial vehicle industry, which has traditionally been slow to adopt new technologies, is now seeing rapid acceleration in EV components, battery pack manufacturing, and high-efficiency motors.
The ₹32,000-crore sales milestone shows real market traction and reinforces that India’s auto and EV supply ecosystem can scale sustainably.
Conclusion
The latest update from the PLI Auto scheme marks a major boost for India’s EV and commercial vehicle landscape. With 82 winners, strong sales growth, and rising localisation, the initiative is paving the way for a modern, self-reliant manufacturing ecosystem. As demand for electric trucks, buses, and advanced automotive technologies continues to rise, the PLI scheme is set to remain a key driver of India’s green mobility transition.