The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles has attracted investments worth Rs 8,117.64 crore and generated 33,427 new jobs as of March 31, 2026, according to data released by the Ministry of Textiles.
A total of 170 companies have been approved under the scheme, out of the total 89 companies are in technical textiles, with proposed investments of Rs 27,832 crore, projected turnover of Rs 1.69 lakh crore and employment potential of 1,20,205.
The MMF apparel segment accounts for 43 applicants, with committed investments of Rs 7,613 crore, projected turnover of Rs 64,435 crore and expected employment of 2,14,665. Meanwhile, 38 companies have been approved under the MMF fabrics segment, with planned investments of Rs 6,087 crore, projected turnover of Rs 40,865 crore and employment potential of 32,557.
Overall, the approved projects represent proposed investments of Rs 41,533 crore, projected turnover of Rs 2.75 lakh crore and an estimated employment generation of 3,67,427.
Gujarat secured the highest number of approved companies (46) under the PLI Scheme for Textiles. Companies such as Anand Rayon Limited, Shyam Lal Goyal Fabrics Private Limited, and Sekhani Industries Private Limited have attracted the highest state-wise investment of Rs 1,903.38 crore.
Karnataka ranked next with investments of Rs 1,515.99 crore through six approved companies, including Texport Industries Private Limited, Bright Packaging Private Limited, and Purplestar Hygiene Private Limited.
Goa, despite having only one approved company 3B Advanced Composites Private Limited (formerly Goa Glass Fibre Limited) reported investments of Rs 1,355.87 crore.
Tamil Nadu had 17 approved companies, including Gainup Industries India, Autoliv India Pvt. Ltd., Ranga Weaves India Private Limited, Blueline Apparels Private Limited, and Velatal Industries Private Limited, with investments of Rs 1,277.16 crore.
Madhya Pradesh had 22 approved companies, where firms such as Gokaldas Exports, Pearl Global Industries, and Pratibha Syntex are implementing projects, attracting investments of Rs 658.45 crore.
Telangana recorded investments of Rs362.66 crore through two approved companies Evertop Textile & Apparel Complex Private Limited and Amrutanjan Health Care Limited.
Bihar had two approved companies, including New Zeel Fashion Wear Private Limited, with investments of Rs 237.28 crore.
Among the Union Territories, Dadra & Nagar Haveli had six approved companies, including Infiiloom India, Creative Textile Mills Private Limited, and Adhiraj Spinning & Weaving Mills Private Limited, attracting investments of Rs 237.10 crore.
Rajasthan recorded investments of Rs 219.91 crore through five approved companies, including Sangam (India) Limited, RSWM Limited, Rad Global Private Limited, SVP Global Textiles Limited, and Imagine Fibres Private Limited.
Andhra Pradesh had five approved companies, including Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail, Indian Designs Export, and Texport Industries, attracting investments of Rs 170.99 crore.
Maharashtra, despite having 24 approved companies, recorded investments of Rs 167.51 crore.
However, progress remained uneven across states. Punjab, West Bengal, and Odisha reported no actual investments as of March 31, 2026, while Uttar Pradesh recorded investments of Rs 4.63 crore.
