The Ministry of Textiles will reopen applications for Round 4 of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles from November 1 to December 31, 2026. The minimum turnover requirement under Part 2 has been reduced from ₹200 crore to ₹100 crore to encourage greater participation from micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-sized manufacturers.

The scheme aims to strengthen domestic production of man-made fibre (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles, attract investments, generate employment and improve India's competitiveness in global textile value chains.

The tenure of the scheme has also been extended until FY2033–34 for applicants approved under Round 4, providing manufacturers with a longer period to establish and expand production capacities.

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) welcomed the changes, stating that the revised eligibility criteria and extended timeline could encourage further investments, employment generation and international competitiveness. The industry also expects the PLI scheme, alongside the proposed National Fibre Scheme, to support growth in the man-made fibre segment.

Meanwhile, India's textile and apparel exports increased 17.51% year-on-year in September 2026. However, export growth during April–September 2026 stood at 2.38%, reflecting continued challenges, including weaker apparel export performance over the period.