PLI-Backed Food Processing Products Record Strong Sales and Export Growth

ndia’s production-linked incentive push in food processing is beginning to show measurable commercial gains, with sales of PLI-supported products rising by 10.58% and exports increasing by 7.41%, according to information reported by IBEF citing the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. The latest numbers suggest that the scheme is moving beyond policy design and into visible market impact, helping companies scale branded processed food products for both domestic and overseas markets.

The investment response has been especially notable. Total investment under the scheme has already crossed Rs. 9,000 crore, significantly above the earlier commitment level of about Rs. 7,000 crore. That gap points to stronger-than-expected industry participation and faster capital deployment, indicating that companies see long-term potential in India’s processed food segment.

The scheme has also expanded processing capacity in a tangible way. According to the reported figures, it has created an additional 34 lakh metric tonnes per annum in food processing and preservation capacity, while generating employment for more than three lakh people. That makes the programme relevant not only as an industrial incentive but also as a jobs-and-capacity intervention across the food value chain.

One of the standout stories within the broader PLI framework has been millets. Sales in this segment reportedly climbed from Rs. 345 crore in 2022-23 to Rs. 1,845 crore in 2024-25, highlighting how value addition, branding, and market positioning can dramatically raise the commercial profile of traditional crops. The millet surge also reflects how policy support can align nutrition, farm diversification, and export ambition in a single category.

Launched in FY22, the PLI Scheme for the Food Processing Industry was designed to strengthen manufacturing scale, improve infrastructure, and support Indian brands in global markets. The latest figures suggest that the strategy is beginning to deliver on those goals, especially in product sales, exports, and investor confidence. A separate News on AIR item also reflected the same topline gains cited for sales and export growth, reinforcing the reported momentum around the scheme.

Refrence:

https://www.ibef.org/news/sales-of-pli-supported-food-processing-products-rise-10-58-mofpi
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2249621&reg=3&lang=1
https://newsonair.gov.in/sales-of-pli-products-increased-by-10-58-export-sales-of-pli-products-increased-by-7-41-joint-secretary-of-mofpi-d-praveen/