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Indian textile ministry approves 17 new applicants for textile PLI

18 Nov '25
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 Indian textile ministry approves 17 new applicants for textile PLI
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  • The Ministry of Textiles has approved 17 new applicants under Round 3 of the PLI Scheme, securing ₹2,374 crore (~$261.14 million) in investments with projected sales of ₹12,893 crore and 22,646 jobs.
  • With an outlay of ₹10,683 crore, the scheme now has 74 approved applicants.
  • Recent amendments have reopened applications until December 31, 2025.
The Indian Ministry of Textiles has approved 17 new applicants under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles in Round 3 of selection. This move is set to accelerate investment, boost domestic manufacturing, and enhance India’s global competitiveness in the Man-Made Fibre (MMF) Apparel, MMF Fabrics, and Technical Textiles sectors.

The newly approved applicants have committed a total investment of ₹2,374 crore (~$261.14 million). Their proposed projects are expected to achieve projected sales of over ₹12,893 crore generating employment for about 22,646 persons in the coming years.

The PLI Scheme for Textiles, notified on September 24, 2021, carries an approved outlay of ₹10,683 crore to promote the production of MMF apparel and fabrics, as well as technical textile products.

The Scheme aims to enable the textile industry to achieve the necessary size and scale, become globally competitive, and create substantial employment opportunities. Under the first two rounds of selections, a total of 74 applicants have been approved, the Ministry of Textiles said in a release.

Recently, the Ministry has notified major amendments to the Scheme to further enhance industry participation. The online application portal has been reopened for acceptance of new applications till December 31, 2025.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (HU)

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