The Ministry of Textiles has approved 17 new applicants under Round-3 of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles — a move designed to accelerate investment in Man-Made Fibre (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles. Press Information Bureau

Key numbers (in brief)

• Committed investment: ₹2,374 crore. Press Information Bureau

• Projected sales from these projects: ₹12,893 crore. Press Information Bureau

• Estimated jobs to be created: 22,646. Press Information Bureau

• Total approved applicants under scheme so far: 74 (across rounds). pli.texmin.gov.in+1

These figures underline the government’s push to build larger MMF and technical textile supply-chains within India. Fibre2Fashion

The Textile PLI was notified on 24 September 2021 with an approved outlay of ₹10,683 crore to incentivize the domestic production of MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textile products. The scheme aims to help the industry achieve scale, improve competitiveness and generate large-scale employment. pli.texmin.gov.in+1

Recent procedural change — portal re-opened

To encourage wider industry participation the Ministry has reopened the online application portal for new applications until December 31, 2025 — creating a fresh window for manufacturers and investors to apply. India Briefing+1

What this means for the industry (analysis)

1. Bigger MMF ecosystem: The new approvals and fresh application window can attract downstream investments (processing, fabric weaving, value-added finishing) and help domestic supply chains reduce import dependency. Textile Excellence

2. Employment & regional development: Estimated job creation of 22,646 from these projects complements the broader PLI goal of large-scale employment across textile clusters. Press Information Bureau

3. Export potential: By scaling MMF and technical textile production, India can target higher value global segments (performance textiles, specialty fabrics) and strengthen export earnings. Fibre2Fashion

Conclusion

The Ministry of Textiles’ decision to approve 17 new applicants under Round-3 of the PLI for Textiles, with ₹2,374 crore committed and ₹12,893 crore of projected sales and roughly 22,646 jobs expected, is a clear signal that India is doubling down on scaling MMF and technical textile manufacturing. The reopening of the application portal until December 31, 2025 provides another chance for industry players to join the scheme and deepen domestic value chains — a practical step toward greater export competitiveness and job creation. Press Information Bureau+1