GoI approves 96 Companies under Textile PLI Scheme

Current Context: On June 10, 2026, the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India approved 22 additional applicants under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles.

• This brings the total number of selected companies under Round‑III to 96.
• Committed Investment : ₹12,822.67 crore cumulatively for all 96 companies.
• Projected Turnover : ₹58,294.18 crore in notified textile products.
• Employment Potential : From the latest 22 approvals, ~36,217 jobs expected across the textile value chain.
• Latest Batch (22 firms) : Investment of ₹2,339.14 crore with projected turnover of ₹15,561.34 crore.
• About : Launched in 2021 with an outlay of ₹10,683 crore, the scheme promotes Man‑Made Fibre (MMF) apparel, fabrics, and Technical Textiles, offering incentives linked to incremental turnover to boost competitiveness, exports, and jobs.

Question:

Q.1 With the latest approvals, the total number of selected companies under Round-III of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles has reached:
a) 74
b) 82
c) 90
d) 96

Answer: d) Following the approval of 22 additional applicants, the total number of selected companies increased to 96.