PLI Scheme for Textiles Creates Over 33,000 Jobs, Attracts ₹8,117 Crore Investment

India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles continues to deliver strong outcomes, generating over 33,000 jobs and attracting investments exceeding ₹8,117 crore as the government pushes to strengthen domestic textile manufacturing and exports.

According to the Ministry of Textiles, 170 companies had been approved under the scheme as of March 31, 2026. Together, these companies have generated 33,427 direct and indirect jobs while investing ₹8,117.64 crore in expanding manufacturing capacity across the country. The initiative is designed to promote the production of high-value textiles, encourage large-scale investments, and improve India’s competitiveness in global textile markets.

Among the states, Tamil Nadu has emerged as the top performer in employment generation, creating 7,930 jobs through investments worth ₹1,277.16 crore. Madhya Pradesh follows with 4,970 jobs, while Gujarat, despite generating 4,493 jobs, has attracted the highest investment of ₹1,903.38 crore and accounts for the largest number of approved companies under the scheme. These figures highlight the growing role of India’s manufacturing hubs in driving industrial expansion and employment.

The PLI Scheme for Textiles forms part of the Government of India’s broader manufacturing strategy to encourage investment, increase exports, and create employment through production-linked incentives. By supporting the manufacture of man-made fibre apparel, technical textiles, and other high-value products, the scheme is helping modernise the textile industry while strengthening India’s position in global supply chains.

With investments continuing to rise and employment expanding across multiple states, the textile PLI scheme is expected to play a significant role in advancing India’s manufacturing ambitions, attracting private investment, and generating sustainable job opportunities in the years ahead.