Centre opens industry consultations on next phase of food processing PLI

Ministry of Food Processing Industries has begun consultations on PLI 2.0, seeking wider scope, outcome-driven incentives, sunrise categories and stronger Indian food brands. Phase one committed Rs 7,722 crore, drew Rs 9,207 crore in investment across 212 units, and created 3.35 lakh jobs.

— Filed Wed, 8 Jul, 2026, 19:47 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Centre began industry consultations on the next phase of the PLI scheme for food processing, seeking wider scope, outcome-driven incentives, sunrise categories and stronger Indian food brands, boosting domestic manufacturing, exports and value addition.