Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles – Amendments and Additions in the Scheme

Ref: ES/CIR/43/2025-26 October 14, 2025

To: The Members of the Council

Sub: Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles – Amendments and Additions in the Scheme

Dear Sir/Madam,

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics, and products of Technical Textiles have been amended by the Ministry of Textiles vide Notification dated October 09, 2025.

The Amendments are as follows:

Relaxation from setting up new companies- Applicants can now establish project units within the existing Companies.
Expansion of eligible products- 8 new HSN codes for MMF Apparel and 9 new HSN codes for MMF fabrics have been included under the scheme.
Reduced Invested Thresholds- All new applicants, minimum investment is halved to Rs.150 crore in Part -I category and to Rs.50 crore in Part -2 category of the scheme.
Reduced Incremental Turnover Requirement- Companies reporting atleast 10% growth in turnover over the previous year are now eligible for incentives, down from earlier requirement of 25% incremental turnover.
Fixed Tenure with Conditional Entry Extension- While the total fund outlay and duration of the Scheme remain fixed, new applicants may apply until FY 2025–26, subject to availability of funds. Incentives will continue to be admissible up to FY 2028–29 for approved projects.
Operational Guidelines- Detailed operational guidelines incorporating the above changes will be issued by the Ministry in due course.
Effective Date- The amendments shall come into force with immediate effect, i.e., from the date of issuance of the Notification (9th October 2025).