PLI Scheme Investment Threshold Textiles: Portal Reopens for New Applications

NAGPUR, India - Oct. 8, 2025 - PRLog -- The Government of India has reopened the Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, inviting fresh applications from textile manufacturers until December 31, 2025. This initiative aims to strengthen India's textile ecosystem through structured incentives, promoting large-scale investments in man-made fiber (MMF) apparel, fabrics, and technical textiles.

Empowering the Textile Sector for Global Competitiveness
India's textile sector has long been one of the nation's economic cornerstones, employing millions and contributing significantly to exports. To enhance global competitiveness and promote sustainable industrial growth, the Government introduced the PLI Scheme for Textiles, structured to reward companies meeting defined production and turnover targets.

The scheme operates under a dual structure in Part 1 and Part 2, with distinct investment thresholds and performance benchmarks.

PLI Scheme Investment Threshold Textiles
Key Highlights

• Part 1:
• Minimum Investment: ₹300 crore (excluding land and admin buildings)
• Minimum Turnover Target: ₹600 crore in the first performance year
• Part 2:
• Minimum Investment: ₹100 crore
• Minimum Turnover Target: ₹200 crore

These thresholds ensure that only serious and growth-oriented players participate, promoting efficiency and competitiveness in the sector.

Incentive Structure and Timeline
The PLI Scheme offers incentives for five years (FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29), based on incremental turnover.

• Part 1 Incentive Range: 15% in Year 1, reducing to 11% by Year 5
• Part 2 Incentive Range: 11% in Year 1, reducing to 7% by Year 5

A 10% cap applies on incremental turnover from Year 2 onwards, ensuring fair and performance-linked rewards.

"The reopening of the PLI Scheme portal is a timely opportunity for the textile sector to accelerate growth. The clear PLI scheme investment threshold textile's structure ensures that eligible players can scale operations sustainably while contributing to national exports and employment," said a representative from Finraja Consultancy, a leading advisory firm assisting businesses in government scheme applications.

Why Textile Businesses Should Apply Now

• Deadline: December 31, 2025, the final window for new applications
• First-Mover Advantage: Early participants benefit from better incentive positioning
• Export Opportunities: Boosts India's textile exports through PLI-backed competitiveness
• Job Creation: Encourages employment and skill development across the textile value chain

About the PLI Scheme for Textiles
Launched in September 2021, and operational until March 2030, the PLI Scheme for Textiles aims to attract high-value investments, promote MMF and technical textiles, and establish India as a global manufacturing leader.

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