New Delhi: The Ministry of Textiles has announced major revisions to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Man-Made Fibre (MMF) Apparel, MMF Fabrics, and Technical Textiles, aimed at attracting fresh investments and accelerating growth in India’s textile sector. The amendments, notified on 9 October 2025, are designed to lower entry barriers, expand the scope of eligible products, and simplify compliance requirements, reflecting the government’s focus on strengthening India’s position as a global textile hub.
Under the revised framework, the scheme now includes eight new HSN codes for MMF Apparel and nine new codes for MMF Fabrics, enabling a wider range of products to qualify for incentives. In a significant move to ease participation, the Ministry has allowed existing companies to set up project units under the scheme, removing the earlier requirement to form a new legal entity.
The amendments also bring substantial financial relaxations. The minimum investment threshold has been reduced from ₹300 crore to ₹150 crore for Part-1 category and from ₹100 crore to ₹50 crore for Part-2 category. Additionally, the incremental turnover requirement to qualify for incentives has been lowered from 25% to 10% over the previous year, starting from FY 2025–26. These changes are expected to make the scheme more accessible to mid-sized and emerging manufacturers, encouraging wider industry participation.
To further facilitate applications, the Ministry has extended the PLI Scheme application portal until 31 December 2025, giving companies ample time to plan and submit their proposals. Officials emphasized that the revisions are aimed at creating a more inclusive, investment-friendly ecosystem that promotes employment, strengthens production capacity, and enhances India’s global competitiveness in MMF and technical textiles.
Industry experts have welcomed the amendments, noting that the reduced thresholds and broader eligibility will likely spur fresh investments and innovation across the sector. The Ministry has urged eligible companies to take advantage of the revised guidelines to contribute to India’s vision of becoming a global textile manufacturing hub, aligning with the government’s broader Make in India initiative.