DPIIT Grants PLI Upgrade to Calcom; Rs 250 Mn Invested in LED Expansion
20 May 2025
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CW Team
Calcom Vision, one of India鈥檚 foremost Original Design Manufacturers (ODM) and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers, has been elevated to the Large Investment category under the Government of India鈥檚 prestigious Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods 鈥� a leap that reaffirms Calcom鈥檚 commitment to powering India鈥檚 self-reliance in LED component manufacturing.
Under this upgraded approval by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Calcom has increased its investment commitment from Rs 100 million to Rs 250 million 鈥� and has already deployed the entire amount ahead of the scheme鈥檚 five-year schedule. This bold move showcases Calcom鈥檚 speed, scale, and strategic foresight in seizing India鈥檚 next big manufacturing opportunity.
With this milestone, Calcom鈥檚 portfolio of eligible products has expanded significantly to include LED Drivers, Modules, Engines, Mechanical Housings, Heat Sinks, Diffusers, and Light Management Systems (LMS) 鈥� key components in building a fully integrated domestic LED supply chain.
Backing Aatmanirbhar Bharat with Action, Not Just Intent. This advancement aligns squarely with the Government of India鈥檚 Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India missions. The Rs 62.38 billion PLI Scheme for White Goods is accelerating India鈥檚 emergence as a global manufacturing hub for LED components and air conditioners. As of early 2025, Rs 104.78 billion in investments has been committed by 84 approved companies, with production targets surpassing Rs 1.72 trillion by FY2028鈥�29.
Calcom鈥檚 upgraded commitment alone is projected to unlock Rs 150.96 million in performance-based incentives, driven by Rs 1.50 billionin incremental sales by FY2026鈥�27 鈥� more than double its original sales projections under the initial PLI phase.
"We鈥檙e Not Just Manufacturing 鈥� We鈥檙e Nation-Building"
Abhishek Malik, Executive Director of Calcom Vision, remarked, 鈥淭his PLI upgrade isn鈥檛 just a government nod 鈥� it鈥檚 a bold validation of Calcom鈥檚 role in India鈥檚 industrial future. We鈥檝e front-loaded our entire Rs 250 million investment ahead of time, and we鈥檙e only getting started. Our vision is clear: to lead India鈥檚 LED revolution with innovation, agility, and purpose. As India localises components and ramps up exports, Calcom is ready to be the design-led, globally competitive partner the country needs.鈥�
Calcom鈥檚 world-class, 30,000 sq. meter manufacturing hub in Greater Noida, equipped with end-to-end R&D and backward integration, stands ready to anchor India鈥檚 shift toward energy-efficient lighting and next-generation smart electronics.
Calcom Vision, one of India鈥檚 foremost Original Design Manufacturers (ODM) and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers, has been elevated to the Large Investment category under the Government of India鈥檚 prestigious Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods 鈥� a leap that reaffirms Calcom鈥檚 commitment to powering India鈥檚 self-reliance in LED component manufacturing.Under this upgraded approval by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Calcom has increased its investment commitment from Rs 100 million to Rs 250 million 鈥� and has already deployed the entire amount ahead of the scheme鈥檚 five-year schedule. This bold move showcases Calcom鈥檚 speed, scale, and strategic foresight in seizing India鈥檚 next big manufacturing opportunity.With this milestone, Calcom鈥檚 portfolio of eligible products has expanded significantly to include LED Drivers, Modules, Engines, Mechanical Housings, Heat Sinks, Diffusers, and Light Management Systems (LMS) 鈥� key components in building a fully integrated domestic LED supply chain.Backing Aatmanirbhar Bharat with Action, Not Just Intent. This advancement aligns squarely with the Government of India鈥檚 Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India missions. The Rs 62.38 billion PLI Scheme for White Goods is accelerating India鈥檚 emergence as a global manufacturing hub for LED components and air conditioners. As of early 2025, Rs 104.78 billion in investments has been committed by 84 approved companies, with production targets surpassing Rs 1.72 trillion by FY2028鈥�29.Calcom鈥檚 upgraded commitment alone is projected to unlock Rs 150.96 million in performance-based incentives, driven by Rs 1.50 billionin incremental sales by FY2026鈥�27 鈥� more than double its original sales projections under the initial PLI phase.We鈥檙e Not Just Manufacturing 鈥� We鈥檙e Nation-BuildingAbhishek Malik, Executive Director of Calcom Vision, remarked, 鈥淭his PLI upgrade isn鈥檛 just a government nod 鈥� it鈥檚 a bold validation of Calcom鈥檚 role in India鈥檚 industrial future. We鈥檝e front-loaded our entire Rs 250 million investment ahead of time, and we鈥檙e only getting started. Our vision is clear: to lead India鈥檚 LED revolution with innovation, agility, and purpose. As India localises components and ramps up exports, Calcom is ready to be the design-led, globally competitive partner the country needs.鈥滳alcom鈥檚 world-class, 30,000 sq. meter manufacturing hub in Greater Noida, equipped with end-to-end R&D and backward integration, stands ready to anchor India鈥檚 shift toward energy-efficient lighting and next-generation smart electronics.
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