New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have boosted investment, production and exports, but benefits for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) remain uneven due to constraints in scale, technology, finance and market access, according to a NITI Aayog's Impact Assessment of PLI Schemes report.

MSME Participation Varies Across Sectors

The pharmaceuticals PLI scheme recorded positive outcomes in investment, production, exports and employment. While larger firms reported stronger gains, MSMEs saw moderate growth in sales, production and employment. Investment consistently exceeded targets, but export growth remained uneven, with larger firms outperforming smaller players.

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