About this scheme
PLI Scheme for Food Processing Industry covers 4 product categories — Ready to Cook/Eat, processed fruits & vegetables, marine products, mozzarella cheese. 4-10% incentive on incremental sales for 6 years.
What you get
- 4-10% incentive on incremental sales
- 6-year incentive window
- Branding & marketing co-funding up to 50%
- Domestic & export sales both qualify
- Stacks with PM FME (different MSME track)
- Tax-free incentive
Who qualifies
Indian and foreign food processors committing Rs. 1-50 Cr+ investment. Must focus on branded products under own brand or contract manufacturing for branded chains.
Industries (NIC divisions)
Food processingBeverages
Business types
Private LimitedLLPsPublic Limited
Available across India (central scheme).
How to apply
- 1Apply during MoFPI open window
- 2Submit project proposal + product mix
- 3Empowered Committee selection
- 4Sign MoU + commence production
- 5Annual sales + branding spend verification
- 6Incentive disbursed within 120 days of claim
Key terms and conditions
- Minimum branding spend (5-7% of incremental sales)
- Annual sales target each year
- FSSAI compliance mandatory
- Quality certification requirements
What disqualifies you
- Pure commodity exports excluded
- Retail/grocery without manufacturing excluded
- PM FME beneficiaries cannot double-claim PLI
Documents typically required
- Investment plan
- Product specs
- Brand strategy
- FSSAI registration
- Bank approval
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