The Government of India has extended the deadline for submitting fresh applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for textiles, allowing companies to apply until 31 March 2026, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Textiles.
The extension follows a strong industry response since the application portal was reopened in August 2025, with manufacturers submitting proposals across key focus segments including man-made fibre (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles. The ministry indicated that the move is intended to provide additional time for eligible firms to participate and align investment plans with revised eligibility norms.
Official data shows that 91 companies have been selected under the textile PLI scheme as of 9 September 2025. These approved projects together represent an investment commitment of ₹7,731 crore (US$ 858 million). The selected firms have reported exports of ₹733 crore (US$ 81.43 million) and a cumulative turnover of ₹7,290 crore (US$ 809 million). The scheme has also contributed to the creation of approximately 30,838 jobs, reinforcing its role in employment generation across the textile value chain.
To broaden participation, the government introduced key revisions to the scheme in October 2025, including reductions in minimum investment and turnover thresholds, along with relaxations in other eligibility conditions. These adjustments were aimed at addressing industry feedback and encouraging a wider range of companies to come forward.
The PLI Scheme for textiles was originally approved in September 2021, with a total financial outlay of ₹10,683 crore (US$ 1.18 billion) for a five-year period. The initiative is designed to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity, enhance global competitiveness, and support scale-up in priority segments such as MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles.