The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has welcomed the Ministry of Textiles’ recent amendments to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for textiles. The revisions aim to address industry challenges, expand scheme coverage, and encourage fresh investments in man-made fibre (MMF) and technical textiles.
Key changes include reducing the minimum investment threshold by half—from Rs 300 crore to Rs 150 crore for Part-1 and Rs 100 crore to Rs 50 crore for Part-2. Additionally, the incremental turnover requirement for incentives has dropped from 25% to 10%. Effective from August 1, 2025, these changes lower entry barriers and open opportunities for small and mid-sized manufacturers. The application portal remains open until December 31, 2025.
Santosh Katariya, President of CMAI, said, “The reduction in investment and turnover requirements has been a long-standing industry demand. These amendments will boost the MMF sector, attract investments, generate employment, and enhance the global competitiveness of Indian manufacturers.”
The scheme also expands eligible products with eight new HSN codes for MMF apparel and nine for MMF fabrics. Companies can now set up project units within existing setups, improving ease of doing business and execution timelines.
CMAI believes these revisions will strengthen India’s role in the global textile value chain.
