India Extends Textile PLI Scheme Deadline to March 31, 2026 to Boost Manufacturing, Jobs & Exports
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The Government of India has announced a further extension of the deadline for submitting fresh applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, now set at March 31, 2026. The decision comes in response to the strong industry interest and significant participation received since the application portal was reopened in August 2025.
Why the Deadline Extension Matters
The extended deadline is intended to give more Textile manufacturers and investors additional time to benefit from one of India’s largest incentive frameworks targeting textile production and exports. The scheme specifically focuses on promoting growth in:
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Man-Made Fibre (MMF) Apparel
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MMF fabrics
PLI Scheme: Progress So Far
Initially approved in September 2021 with a budgetary allocation of ?10,683 crore over five years, the Textile PLI Scheme aims to strengthen India’s domestic textile value chain and enhance global competitiveness.
As of September 9, 2025:
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91 companies have been selected under the scheme
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Total committed investment stands at approximately ?7,731 crore
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Exports by participants have reached ?733 crore
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Turnover totaled ?7,290 crore
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The scheme has helped generate around 30,838 jobs nationwide. These figures reflect the rising confidence of industry players in India’s textiles ecosystem.
Government’s Strategic Push
In a bid to further expand participation and strengthen the scheme’s impact:
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The government earlier reduced minimum investment and turnover thresholds
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Several eligibility norms have been eased to attract a wider range of companies
National Textile Strategy Meets in Guwahati
To reinforce policy coordination and industry support, the National Textiles Ministers’ Conference is scheduled for January 8-9, 2026, in Guwahati, Assam. The conference will bring together Union and state textile ministers along with senior policymakers to frame a coordinated national strategy that fuels India’s ambition to become a global textiles manufacturing hub.
The deliberations at the two-day event will focus on key growth priorities including:
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Infrastructure and investments
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Export expansion
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Boosting competitiveness
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Raw material availability
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Research and innovation
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Reviving traditional and handloom sectors for modern markets
Looking Ahead
The continued extension of the PLI Scheme deadline signals the government’s commitment to nurturing domestic manufacturing, enhancing export competitiveness and positioning India as one of the world’s leading textile economies. With strong industry interest and policy support, the extended application window is expected to catalyse more investment, generate employment, and accelerate India’s textiles growth story toward 2030 targets.
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