India's Rs.10,683 Cr Textile PLI Scheme Cuts Imports, Lifts Value-Added Exports

Launched September 2021 with a Rs.10,683 crore ($1.13 billion) outlay, India's textile PLI scheme is curbing niche fabric imports while accelerating exports of technical and value-added textiles. The push is strengthening domestic man-made fibre capacity, reshaping apparel sourcing economics for brands operating in India.

— Filed Fri, 19 Jun, 2026, 15:45 IST · Source Apparel Resources India · Updated

India's PLI scheme for textiles, launched in 2021 with Rs.10,683 crore outlay, is reducing niche textile imports and boosting exports of value-added and technical textiles, strengthening domestic man-made fibre manufacturing relevant to apparel sourcing.