Textile PLI Round-3: 22 new applicants approved; 96 companies with ₹12,822.67 crore committed investment
On 10 June 2026, the Ministry of Textiles announced approval of 22 new applicants under Round-3 of the PLI Scheme for Textiles, taking the round to 96 companies with ₹12,822.67 crore of committed investment.
Summary
The Ministry of Textiles announced on 10 June 2026 that 22 new applicants have been approved under Round-3 of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles. The new companies are expected to invest ₹2,339.14 crore, generate a projected turnover of ₹15,561.34 crore and create 36,217 jobs. In all, 96 companies have been selected under Round-3 with committed investment of ₹12,822.67 crore and projected turnover of ₹58,294.18 crore, across MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles. The PLI Scheme for Textiles was approved with a budgetary outlay of ₹10,683 crore for MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and 10 segments/products of technical textiles.
Key facts
- Announced
- 10 June 2026
- New approvals
- 22 applicants; ₹2,339.14 crore investment; 36,217 jobs
- Round-3 total
- 96 companies; ₹12,822.67 crore investment; ₹58,294.18 crore turnover
- Segments
- MMF apparel, MMF fabrics, technical textiles
- Static
- Scheme outlay ₹10,683 crore
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many companies in total have been selected under Round-3 of the PLI Scheme for Textiles, as announced in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 96
96 companies have been selected under Round-3, including the 22 new applicants approved in June 2026.
What is the total committed investment of the 96 companies selected under Round-3 of the Textile PLI Scheme?
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Correct answer: A — ₹12,822.67 crore
Committed investment is ₹12,822.67 crore; ₹58,294.18 crore is the projected turnover and ₹10,683 crore the scheme outlay.
Consider the following statements about the PLI Scheme for Textiles: 1. The scheme was approved with a budgetary outlay of ₹10,683 crore. 2. It covers MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and segments/products of technical textiles. 3. It primarily targets cotton yarn and handloom products. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per PIB. Statement 3 is wrong: the scheme targets MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles, not cotton yarn or handloom.