India’s auto PLI scheme draws over Rs 45,000 crore in investments

Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said the automobile production-linked incentive scheme has attracted more than Rs 45,000 crore, supporting domestic advanced automotive technology and EV manufacturing. Lower operating costs for e-buses and e-trucks could strengthen fleet electrification demand.

— Source publishedThu, 17 Sept, 2026, 20:56 IST·First seen Thu, 17 Sept, 2026, 20:59 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Government of India · India’s automobile PLI scheme has attracted over Rs 45,000 crore in investments, Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said. The

Key facts

  • Rs 45,000 crore
  • Rs 25,938 crore

What changed

India’s automobile PLI scheme has attracted over Rs 45,000 crore in investments, Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said. The scheme supports domestic advanced automotive technology and EV manufacturing, while e-buses and e-trucks are becoming cheaper for operators to run.

Why this matters

India’s expanding auto PLI investment base could lower e-bus and e-truck operating costs over time, improving the business case for retailers’ fleet electrification and delivery partners.