<h1>38 Companies Apply for PLI Scheme in Third Round, Targeting ACs and LEDs with Rs 4,121 Crore Investment and 80,486 Jobs Expected.</h1> Thirty-eight companies have applied for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods, specifically targeting air conditioners (ACs) and LED lights, in the third application round. This round attracted a total investment of Rs 4,121 crore, with 43% of applicants from the MSME sector. The initiative, launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, aims to enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities. Investments span 54 districts across 18 states, including clusters in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh. The scheme anticipates generating approximately 80,486 jobs and boosting production to Rs 1,81,975 crore.