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Vaishnaw Highlights 12 Lakh Jobs and ₹3.25 Lakh Crore in Taxes from iPhone PLI Scheme
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What Happened?
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw defended India's iPhone manufacturing PLI scheme, citing 12 lakh jobs and ₹3.25 lakh crore in tax revenue. Critics question the economic value amid high imports.
Key points
- The PLI scheme has generated ₹25,000 crore in direct taxes and ₹3 lakh crore in GST.
- India's electronics manufacturing employs 25 lakh people, with 12 lakh in mobile manufacturing.
- Bloomberg reported that India still relies heavily on imports for key iPhone components.
- The PLI scheme attracted ₹12,390 crore in investment and generated ₹8.44 lakh crore in production by June 2025.
- Smartphones became India's top export category, valued at $30 billion in 2025.
Key insights
- The PLI scheme's success may encourage further investment in India's electronics sector.
- Critics argue that reliance on imports could undermine the long-term sustainability of India's manufacturing ambitions.
- The debate over subsidies highlights the challenges of achieving self-sufficiency in high-tech manufacturing.
Why it matters
The success of the PLI scheme could influence future government policies on manufacturing incentives.
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India Today
