Textiles Ministry Unveils PLI Scheme to Boost Domestic Production

The Ministry of Textiles is implementing the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles across India to promote investment and enhance manufacturing capacities. The scheme has been modified in October 2025 with key revisions such as expansion of eligible notified products, reduction in minimum threshold criteria of investment, and reduction in incremental turnover criteria for incentive. As of March 31, 2026, a total of ₹167.51 crores have been made in investment by companies in Maharashtra under the PLI Scheme.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles is implemented by the Ministry of Textiles across India.
02The PLI Scheme aims to promote investment, enhance manufacturing capacities, and improve competitiveness in the textile sector.
03A total of 170 companies have been approved under the PLI Scheme for Textiles across India.
0424 companies out of the approved 170 pertain to Maharashtra.
05As of March 31, 2026, an investment of ₹167.51 crores has been made by companies in Maharashtra under the PLI Scheme.
06The PLI Scheme has undergone modifications with key revisions including expansion of eligible products and relaxation of investment norms.
07Round 3 of the PLI Scheme saw a significant increase in MSME participation, with approximately 68% of applications received from this sector.

Trap alerts

Most people think the PLI Scheme is only for large-scale industries, but actually it has seen significant participation from MSMEs.
Most people think the PLI Scheme was introduced recently, but actually it has undergone modifications and revisions since its inception.
Most people think the PLI Scheme only focuses on MMF Apparel, but actually it also promotes Technical Textiles and Fabrics.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

Under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, how many companies have been approved across India as of March 31, 2026?

A.150
B.170
C.200
D.250

170 companies have been approved across India under the PLI Scheme for Textiles as of March 31, 2026.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding PLI Scheme for Textiles: 1. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is responsible for implementing the PLI Scheme for Textiles. 2. As of March 31, 2026, a total of ₹167.51 crores have been made in investment by companies in Maharashtra under the PLI Scheme. 3. A total of 170 companies have been approved across India under the Production Linked Incentive scheme (PLI) for Textiles as of January 1, 2025. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement-1 is incorrect because the Ministry of Textiles is responsible for implementing the PLI Scheme for Textiles. Statement-2 is correct based on fact #4. Statement-3 is incorrect because it uses an earlier date and a different ministry.

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