Government of India has extended the deadline for fresh applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles until December 31, 2025, following strong interest from the industry. The decision comes after a large number of proposals were received during the latest application round, launched in August this year, particularly from sectors such as Man-Made Fibre (MMF) Apparel, MMF Fabrics, and Technical Textiles.
According to the Ministry of Textiles, the extension will provide more time for prospective investors to participate and benefit from the scheme. Applications can be submitted through the official portal at pli.texmin.gov.in.
The PLI Scheme for Textiles, approved in September 2021 with an outlay of Rs 10,683 crore, was introduced to boost domestic manufacturing, encourage high-value products like MMF and technical textiles, and enhance the global competitiveness of India’s textile sector. The scheme offers incentives on incremental production and is expected to attract substantial private investment.
In addition to the PLI scheme, the Centre is also supporting exports through schemes such as the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL), which enables zero-rated exports for garments, apparel, and made-ups, and the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP), which covers other textile products.
With the extended deadline, the government aims to widen participation in the scheme and build further momentum in India’s textile and garment industry, which is emerging as a significant driver of export growth.
