DLI 2.0 may shift from reimbursements to equity
Published on: Jan. 23, 2026, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The government is redesigning its Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme 2.0 for semiconductor companies, shifting from reimbursement-based support to equity- or debt-linked funding with stronger IP oversight. The new scheme may support larger chip design projects and retain strategic intellectual property in India. However, final details and approval are still pending.
