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PLI IT hardware plan may demand huge foreign investment and lower domestic thresholds
Technology
Published on 24 April 2026
Foreign firms could need Rs 500 crore investment upfront
The government is reportedly considering a Rs 7,500 crore outlay under the PLI scheme for IT hardware manufacturing, with very different eligibility thresholds. Foreign companies seeking incentives may need to invest about Rs 500 crore over four years, while domestic firms could qualify with around Rs 20 crore over five years, according to a source.
- Govt may retain a Rs 7,500 crore PLI outlay for IT hardware
- Foreign companies could face an investment bar of about Rs 500 crore
- Domestic firms may qualify with roughly Rs 20 crore over five years
- Incentive eligibility appears to differ by company origin and timeline
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The Economic Times