Gujarat leads investments while Tamil Nadu tops employment generation under the PLI Scheme for Textiles as of March 31, 2026
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles has attracted investments worth ₹8,117.64 crore and generated 33,427 new jobs across India as of March 31, 2026, according to data shared by the Ministry of Textiles in the Lok Sabha.
A total of 170 companies have been approved under the PLI Scheme, which aims to strengthen India’s manufacturing capabilities in Man-Made Fibre (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles through investment-led growth and employment generation.
According to the state-wise data, Gujarat recorded the highest investment of ₹1,903.38 crore from 46 approved companies, followed by Karnataka with ₹1,515.99 crore, Goa with ₹1,355.87 crore, and Tamil Nadu with ₹1,277.16 crore.
In terms of employment, Tamil Nadu emerged as the leading state, generating 7,930 jobs, followed by Karnataka with 5,611 jobs, Madhya Pradesh with 4,970 jobs, Gujarat with 4,493 jobs, and Bihar with 3,465 jobs.
Other states attracting investments under the scheme include Madhya Pradesh (₹658.45 crore), Telangana (₹362.66 crore), Dadra & Nagar Haveli (₹237.10 crore), Bihar (₹237.28 crore), Rajasthan (₹219.91 crore) and Andhra Pradesh (₹170.99 crore).
Several states, including Punjab, West Bengal and Odisha, have approved companies under the scheme, although investments and employment generation had not been reported as of March 31, 2026.
The PLI Scheme for Textiles is designed to encourage large-scale investments, enhance domestic manufacturing, promote exports and strengthen India’s position in the global textile value chain.
The information was provided by Minister of State for Textiles Shri Pabitra Margherita in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.