The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is exploring a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to enhance polysilicon manufacturing in India. Polysilicon, a refined form of silicon, is critical for producing more than 95% of solar panels globally. Currently, India boasts a manufacturing capacity of 172 gigawatts (GW) for solar modules and 65 GW for cells, yet still relies heavily on imports for polysilicon. MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi stated that while India has made strides in solar equipment manufacturing, upstream polysilicon production remains a challenge due to high capital requirements and market concentration, primarily dominated by Chinese firms. The proposed PLI scheme aims to attract investments in this sector, as the existing Advanced List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework may not be suitable for polysilicon. The MNRE recently introduced ALMM List-III for local manufacturing of ingots and wafers, which will require solar projects to source these components domestically starting June 2028. This move is part of India's broader strategy to establish a self-reliant and integrated solar supply chain.