India’s Ministry of Textiles has approved 52 new applications under the third round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for textiles, signaling a renewed government push to modernize the industry and drive investment in technologically advanced and sustainable manufacturing.
According to a release from the Press Information Bureau, the approved companies have committed total investments of Rs 6,708 crore, with an expected turnover of Rs 21,186 crore. The approvals cover 5 applications in Man-Made Fibre (MMF) apparel, 19 in MMF fabrics, 18 in technical textiles, and 10 spanning multiple segments.
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh said the ministry plans to “certainly expand” product coverage under the Rs 10,683 crore PLI scheme to attract additional investments and promote technology adoption across the value chain. The government’s modernization drive is also expected to support advanced textile manufacturing processes, including digital textile printing.
The ministry has prepared a time-bound action plan to implement the textile initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2026–27. These include the Textile Expansion and Employment (TEEM) Scheme, which supports capital investment in machinery and technology upgrades, and the Tex-Eco Initiative, which encourages sustainable textile and apparel production.
India’s textile sector, one of the country’s largest employers, is transitioning toward more digital and sustainable operations. Digital textile printing has become a focus area due to its lower water and chemical use compared with traditional methods.
Under the PLI scheme, participating companies have already invested Rs 944.48 crore and generated Rs 4,473 crore in turnover during the first three quarters of FY 2025–26. A total of 113 manufacturing units have been established across 17 states. The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry welcomed the revised PLI framework, noting that reduced investment thresholds and broader product coverage are likely to benefit MSMEs throughout the sector.
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