PLI scheme for textiles attracts Rs 8,118 crore investment, creates over 33,400 jobs: Centre
New Delhi, July 21
Companies approved under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Textiles have invested Rs 8,117.64 crore and created 33,427 new jobs as of March 31, 2026, the Centre informed Parliament on Tuesday.
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita said a total of 170 companies have been approved under the PLI Scheme for Textiles, with investments and employment generation continuing to gather pace.
"Under the PLI for Textiles, a total of 170 companies have been approved. As of March 31, 2026, investment to the tune of Rs 8,117.64 crores have been made by PLI companies and 33,427 new jobs has been generated," the minister stated.
The minister also highlighted the resilience of India's textile and apparel exports despite global headwinds.
Exports of textiles and apparel, including handicrafts, rose 1.8 per cent year-on-year to Rs 3,25,339 crore in 2025-26 from Rs 3,19,573.2 crore in 2024-25.
The government said exports recorded growth in more than 100 destination markets during the year despite fluctuations in global demand, changing input costs and other trade-related challenges.
Exports from Madhya Pradesh remained largely stable at Rs 11,751.7 crore in 2025-26, compared with Rs 11,748.9 crore in the previous year.
Bihar registered stronger growth, with textile and apparel exports rising to Rs 409 crore from Rs 375.6 crore during the same period.
The government said it has rolled out a series of initiatives to strengthen the textile and apparel industry across the value chain.
These include the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks Scheme, the PLI Scheme, the National Technical Textiles Mission, the SAMARTH skill development programme, Silk Samagra-2, the National Handloom Development Programme, the National Handicrafts Development Programme, the Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme, and export support schemes such as RoSCTL and RoDTEP.
The Centre also highlighted the launch of the Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) initiative under the Export Promotion Mission on March 19, 2026, to support exporters affected by disruptions arising from the conflict in West Asia and maritime challenges in the Gulf region.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Fantastic news! 🇮🇳 The PM MITRA parks and PLI scheme are giving a much-needed boost to our textile industry. My cousin works in a garment unit in Tirupur and she says orders are increasing. If we can compete with Bangladesh and Vietnam on quality and cost, we can become a global hub again. Hope this momentum continues!
Impressive numbers from the government's perspective, but I wonder how much of this investment actually trickles down to small weavers and handloom artisans. Schemes like PLI typically benefit large corporates. I hope the National Handloom Development Programme is given equal priority, otherwise our traditional crafts will fade away.
Over 100 destination markets showing export growth is a strong sign of resilience despite global issues. But the input cost challenges are real—cotton prices and electricity tariffs keep our manufacturers at a disadvantage compared to China. The RELIEF initiative for West Asia disruptions sounds useful, but implementation will be key.
बहुत अच्छा! (Very good!) We need more such success stories. The fact that Bihar's exports grew to Rs 409 crore is particularly encouraging—states that were lagging behind are now joining the growth story. However, I wish the government would also focus on reducing the compliance burden for small textile exporters. Paperwork is still a headache.
Honestly, 33,000 jobs over multiple years seems modest for a country of 1.4 billion. The PLI scheme has been successful in electronics and pharma, but textiles require more labour-intensive support. Maybe we need more targeted skilling
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