PLI Auto Scheme: Boosting India's Automotive Industry

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the Automobile and Auto Components Industry has approved 82 applicants as of November 30, 2025. The scheme, with a budgetary outlay of ₹25,938 crore, has already disbursed Rs. 1,350.83 crore in incentives to five applicants. The program aims to enhance domestic manufacturing of Advanced Automotive Technology products and foster investment in the automotive value chain. With targets for eligible sales set at Rs. 2,31,500 crore by March 2028, significant progress has been made with sales achieving Rs. 32,879 crore by September 2025. The scheme supports increased EV adoption with an emphasis on localizing the EV value chain through Domestic Value Addition requirements.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link