What is Make in India?
Make in India is the Government of India's flagship initiative launched 25 September 2014 to transform India into a global manufacturing hub. Focuses on 25 sectors including: automobiles, aerospace, biotechnology, chemicals, defence, electronics, food processing, IT/BPM, leather, pharmaceuticals, ports, railways, renewable energy, roads, space, textiles, tourism, wellness. Augmented by Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes for 14 sectors with ₹1.97 lakh crore outlay (2021-2027) — providing 4-6% incentive on incremental production to companies meeting investment + production thresholds.
Make in India — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Make in India 2026 — Manufacturing Investment Push | PLI Schemes for 14 Sectors |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2014 |
| Benefit | PLI incentive 4-6% on incremental production for 14 sectors + ease of doing business + single-window clearances + skill matching |
| Category | Employment |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://www.investindia.gov.in |
Benefits of Make in India
PLI incentive 4-6% on incremental production for 14 sectors + ease of doing business + single-window clearances + skill matching
Who is Eligible for Make in India?
- ✓Manufacturing companies (Indian and foreign)
- ✓Investment thresholds vary by sector under PLI
- ✓Production-linked: must meet incremental production targets
- ✓Sectors: mobile phones, electronics, drugs, medical devices, telecom, food, white goods, textiles, solar, advanced chemistry batteries, automobiles, drones, specialty steel
Documents Required for Make in India
How to Apply for Make in India Online?
- 1Make in India itself has no individual-citizen application — it is a policy framework and investment-facilitation platform for manufacturers.
- 2Manufacturing companies register on investindia.gov.in, the national investment facilitation agency, to explore sector opportunities and clearances.
- 3To access Production Linked Incentive (PLI) benefits, companies submit incorporation documents and GST registration for the relevant sector.
- 4Submit an investment proposal and production plan with timelines showing incremental production against the sector's PLI thresholds.
- 5Provide bank guarantees as required by the sector-specific PLI scheme guidelines.
- 6The concerned nodal ministry for that sector reviews and approves the PLI application.
- 7On meeting investment and production targets, the 4-6% incentive on incremental production is disbursed to the approved company.
Official Government Portal
www.investindia.gov.in is the only authorised application channel, and the government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on www.investindia.gov.in