Policies and Schemes of the Auto Components Sector: Spotlight on the PLI Scheme
                    Powering Progress: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities in Auto Manufacturing
                    
                    
                        As of January 15, 2025, the Indian government is actively enhancing the auto components sector through various initiatives, notably the “Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemeâ€. This scheme aims to boost domestic manufacturing and attract investments in advanced automotive technologies.
                    
                    Overview of the PLI Scheme:
                    
                        Launched with an allocation of    25,938 crores (approximately $3.5 billion), the PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components focuses on:
                    
                    
                        - Cost Reduction: Addressing manufacturing cost challenges.
 
                        - Economies of Scale: Encouraging larger production volumes.
 
                        - Job Creation: Projected to generate over 750,000 jobs in five years.
 
                        - Supply Chain Development: Strengthening supply chains for advanced technologies.
 
                        
                    
                    Key Components:-
                    The PLI scheme consists of two main components:
                    
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                            Champion OEM Incentive Scheme: 
                            
                                - Targets manufacturers of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (HFCVs).
 
                                - Requires a cumulative sales value of  1,250 crores over five years.
 
                            
                         
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                            Component Champion Incentive Scheme: 
                            
                                - Focuses on auto component manufacturers producing parts for BEVs and HFCVs.
 
                                - Companies must report annual sales specific to these components.
 
                            
                         
                    
                    Eligibility Criteria:
                    To qualify for the PLI scheme:
                    
                        - OEMs must have a minimum global revenue of  10,000 crores and an investment of at least  3,000 crores in fixed assets.
                        
 
                        - Auto Component Manufacturers need a minimum global revenue of  500 crores and an investment of at least  150 crores.
 
                    
                    Expected Impact:
                    The PLI scheme is expected to yield significant results:
                    
                        - Investment Growth: Anticipated fresh investments exceeding  42,500 crores.
 
                        - Production Increase: Incremental production valued at over  2.3 lakh crores.
 
                        - Global Trade Enhancement: Aiming to boost India's share in global automotive trade.
 
                    
                    Conclusion:
                    The PLI scheme is a transformative initiative for India's auto components sector, designed to establish the country as a global manufacturing hub. By incentivizing advanced automotive technologies, the government seeks to foster innovation, enhance competitiveness, and create a sustainable ecosystem for growth in the automotive industry.