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Key Points

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Total outlay: ₹62,500 crore over five financial years (2026‑27 to 2030‑31).

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Target Segment One supports phone manufacturers with incentives of 2.25%‑5% of sales.

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Target Segment Two supports Indian phone brands with a 5% incentive plus 3% for Indian design and research and development.

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Additional 1.5% incentive for sourcing at least 25% of components locally.

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Eligibility includes Indian‑registered manufacturers with minimum turnover thresholds (₹10,000 crore for TS1, ₹1,000 crore for TS2).

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Projected outcomes: about 60,000 new jobs and a significant rise in phone production and exports.

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Summary

The scheme offers financial incentives of 2.25% to 5% for manufacturers and an additional 5% plus 3% for Indian brands that own the design and research and development.

It also provides up to 1.5% extra incentive for using locally sourced components, aiming to strengthen the supply chain.

The government expects the programme to generate about 60,000 direct jobs and increase India’s phone export value.

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New Words to Learn

8 words
outlay
the amount of money spent on a project
financial year
the 12‑month period used for government budgeting
incentive
extra money given to encourage a specific action
turnover
total sales revenue of a company in a year
shareholding
the percentage of a company owned by shareholders
supply chain
the network of companies that provide parts and materials
localised
made or sourced within the country
gestation period
a one‑year waiting time before the company must start meeting the rules
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