Govt Approves 52 Applications Under PLI Scheme for Textiles with ₹6,708 Crore Investment

The government has expanded its push to strengthen domestic textile manufacturing by approving a fresh set of applications under the Production Linked Incentive scheme.  

The latest approvals reflect continued industry participation across multiple textile segments. 

Approvals, Investment and Expected Output 

Under the third round of the Production Linked Incentive scheme for textiles, a total of 52 applications have been cleared.  

These include 5 applications in manmade fibre apparel, 19 in manmade fibre fabrics, 18 in technical textiles and 10 spanning multiple segments. 

The approved applicants have collectively committed investments worth ₹6,708 crore. Based on these proposals, the expected turnover is estimated at ₹21,186 crore. 

The textiles ministry stated that these investments are aimed at strengthening manufacturing capabilities, encouraging innovation and reinforcing India’s position in global textile markets, noting that the initiative will “enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities” and “strengthen India’s position in the global textile market.” 

Current Performance and Scheme Background 

Participants under the scheme have already reported measurable progress. During the first three quarters of FY26, companies under the PLI programme recorded investments of ₹944.48 crore, turnover of ₹4,473 crore, and exports worth ₹363.55 crore. 

The textile PLI scheme was originally approved in September 2021 with a total budgetary outlay of ₹10,683 crore for a period of 5 years.  

The programme focuses on boosting production in key segments such as manmade fibre apparel, manmade fibre fabrics and technical textiles, which are seen as critical to expanding India’s presence in global textile trade. 

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Conclusion 

The latest round of approvals under the textile PLI scheme highlights continued momentum in investment and capacity creation, with a clear focus on scaling production and enhancing export potential. 

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