Food processing leads PLI employment, creating jobs with minimal investment. Electronics manufacturing attracted significant capital but generated fewer jobs. Pharmaceuticals received substantial funding, yet job creation remained moderate. High-efficiency solar PV module manufacturing drew the highest investment but created few jobs. Labour-intensive industries effectively translate investment into significantly higher job creation.

PLI schemes have attracted over ₹2.40 lakh crore in investments and created 14.15 lakh jobs by March 2026.

Production Linked Incentive schemes attracted over ₹2.40 lakh crore in investments and created 14.15 lakh jobs. These schemes have also enabled exports exceeding ₹15.2 lakh crore…

NEW DELHI: Electronics may have seen maximum focus under the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme, but it is the humble food products that have created the most jobs, and with…