November 18, 2025: The Ministry of Textiles has approved 17 new applicants under Round 3 of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, marking a fresh push to scale India’s manufacturing capacity in Man-Made Fibre (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical textiles.
According to the ministry, the newly cleared companies have collectively committed ₹2,374 crore in investments. Their proposed projects are expected to deliver over ₹12,893 crore in projected sales and create 22,646 jobs, strengthening India’s position in the global textile value chain.
Boost to India’s Textile Manufacturing Ambitions
The PLI Scheme for Textiles, introduced on September 24, 2021, carries an approved outlay of ₹10,683 crore. Its objective is to help India achieve scale, improve competitiveness, attract investments, and generate large-scale employment within high-growth textile segments.
With the latest approvals, the total number of companies selected under the scheme across all rounds has reached 91. The previous two rounds had cleared 74 applicants, reflecting strong industry interest.
Scheme Gets Major Amendments, Applications Reopen
To further widen participation, the ministry recently introduced significant amendments to the scheme, aimed at making it more flexible and industry-friendly. Following these changes, the Government has reopened the online portal, allowing companies to submit fresh applications until December 31, 2025.
Eligible firms can apply at the official portal: https://pli.texmin.gov.in/
The latest approvals signal a strong policy push to expand India’s footprint in advanced textile categories, support high-value exports, and create sustainable employment across the sector.
