Government clears 52 textile PLI proposals with Rs 67.08 bn investment

New approvals cover MMF apparel, fabrics, technical textiles and more.

The government has approved 52 new applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles, strengthening its efforts to expand domestic manufacturing and boost India’s competitiveness in global textile markets.

The approvals were cleared under the third round of the textile PLI scheme and reflect participation across a wide range of segments. Of the 52 applications approved, five are in manmade fibre (MMF) apparel, 19 relate to MMF fabrics, 18 fall under technical textiles, and 10 cover multiple textile segments.

According to the proposals submitted, the approved applicants have collectively committed investments of Rs 67.08 billion. The expected turnover from these projects is estimated at Rs 211.86 billion.

The Ministry of Textiles said the investments are expected to support capacity expansion and innovation in the sector. The ministry noted that the initiative will “enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities” and “strengthen India’s position in the global textile market.”

The scheme has already shown early progress among participating companies. During the first three quarters of FY26, firms under the textile PLI programme reported investments of Rs 9.44 billion. They also recorded a turnover of Rs 44.73 billion and exports worth Rs 3.63 billion, indicating improving output and export momentum.

The textile PLI scheme was originally approved in September 2021 with a total outlay of Rs 106.83 billion for a five-year period. It is designed to encourage large-scale production in priority categories such as MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles, segments viewed as crucial for expanding India’s share in global textile trade.

With the latest set of approvals, the government aims to accelerate investments, strengthen supply chains and improve export potential in high-growth textile segments.

Source: Angel One