Ashwini Vaishnaw Defends Mobile PLI Scheme Citing Robust Tax Gains

28 Oct 2026, 1:45 pm · 2h ago · 1 min read · YourStoryNew

Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw defended India’s Production Linked Incentive scheme for mobile manufacturing following criticism over component import reliance. Vaishnaw stated that the government has disbursed Rs 19,000 crore in incentives while generating Rs 25,000 crore in direct taxes and Rs 3 lakh crore in Goods and Services Tax collections. Apple assembled approximately 55 million iPhones in India in 2025, accounting for roughly a quarter of global output. The minister highlighted that the broader electronics manufacturing sector now employs 25 lakh people, countering claims that assembly adds limited value.