Blog · June 25, 2026

PLI Scheme Investment Verification

By Harihar S, Chartered Engineer & IBBI Registered Valuer

In brief: India's PLI schemes require independent verification of actual investment made, typically through a combination of Chartered Engineer certification and IBBI Registered Valuer reports covering the land, building, plant and machinery investment claimed under the scheme.
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Context

Why PLI Investment Verification Matters

India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have committed over ₹1.97 lakh crore in incentives across 14 sectors, from mobile phones to pharmaceuticals, food processing, textiles and white goods. For companies receiving PLI benefits, independent verification of actual investment made is a mandatory requirement under most PLI scheme guidelines. Getting this verification right is critical.

What gets verified

What PLI Verification Covers

Verification typically covers the land, building, plant and machinery investment claimed under the scheme, usually through a combination of Chartered Engineer certification and plant and machinery valuation by an IBBI Registered Valuer.

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Where This Fits Into Axium's Services

This work is part of Axium's broader valuation for government subsidy programs practice, which also covers MSME capital subsidy schemes, State Industrial Policy incentives, the EPCG Scheme, and renewable energy subsidy programs. The Chartered Engineer certification component is one of Axium's Chartered Engineer services.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can a valuation report support a PLI scheme investment claim?

Yes. PLI scheme guidelines require independent, defensible valuation of the land, building, plant and machinery assets underlying the investment claim. Axium Valuation Services LLP, IBBI Registered Valuer entity (IBBI/RV-E/04/2021/144), prepares these reports for submission to the relevant government agency or scheme administrator.

Who typically performs PLI investment verification?

A combination of a Chartered Engineer, who certifies the physical assets and production capacity, and an IBBI Registered Valuer, who values the land, building, plant and machinery investment claimed.

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