Textile PLI scheme eyes lower investment bar.

The government is considering revisions to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles to make it more inclusive. Currently, the scheme, launched in 2021 with a Rs 10,683 crore budget, supports only man-made fiber (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical textiles. An official noted that lowering the minimum investment and turnover criteria could attract smaller entities, making the scheme more effective.

Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh recently suggested expanding the PLI scheme to include all garments, such as those made from cotton. This expansion could involve reducing the existing investment thresholds—Rs 100 crore and Rs 200 crore for the first part, and Rs 300 crore and Rs 400 crore for the second.

Despite reopening the scheme last year due to insufficient investments, no changes were made then. The proposed adjustments are pending internal approvals from the Textile Ministry, including consent from the Textiles Minister and final approval from the Finance Ministry. If approved, the revised scheme aims to stimulate investment by making it more accessible to smaller garment manufacturers.