52 New Applications approved under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles

• Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles is a sector-specific manufacturing incentive scheme of the Ministry of Textiles focused on Man-Made Fibre (MMF) Apparel, MMF Fabrics, and Technical Textiles.
• In April 2026, Government approved 52 new applicants under Round III committing ₹6,708 cr investment and ₹21,186 cr expected turnover.
• Relevant for UPSC as a flagship Atmanirbhar Bharat industrial policy tool aimed at correcting India's cotton-skewed textile base by pivoting to MMF & Technical Textiles where global trade is concentrated.