Gujarat Leads Textile Investment Surge: How PLI Scheme Is Powering 33,427 New Jobs
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Textiles is showing significant momentum across India. As of March 31, 2026, a total investment amounting to ₹8,117.64 crores has been committed by the companies operating under this initiative. This substantial financial commitment has directly translated into the generation of 33,427 new employment opportunities nationwide.Investment Landscape Under PLI for Textiles
A total of 170 companies have received approval under the PLI scheme for Textiles. The geographical distribution reveals that several states have successfully attracted massive investment capital. Gujarat stands out as a leader in investment, securing ₹1903.38 crores across 46 companies.Karnataka and Tamil Nadu also emerged as strong hubs for textile investment. Karnataka registered an investment of 1515.99 crores through six companies. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu saw significant commitment totaling 1277.16 crores with 17 participating firms. Goa also contributed substantially to the sector, recording an investment of 1355.87 crores.
Employment Generation by State
The PLI scheme is playing a crucial role in boosting rural and industrial employment across various states. Tamil Nadu registered the highest number of jobs generated, with 7930 new positions created across 17 companies. Karnataka also showcased impressive job creation, generating 5611 jobs through its six approved firms.Other states making notable contributions include Andhra Pradesh, which generated 2619 jobs from five companies. Bihar and Dadra & Nagar Haveli (UT) are also pivotal in employment generation, with 3465 and 1310 jobs created respectively. Madhya Pradesh contributed 4970 jobs through 22 approved companies.
Key Highlights Across States
Investment activity remains widespread, touching upon states across the country. Gujarat's investment figure of 1903.38 crores reflects its leadership in textile industry growth. Rajasthan and Telangana have also seen solid participation, contributing 219.91 crores and 362.66 crores respectively to the investment quantum.The data released by the Ministry highlights the deep economic impact of the PLI scheme. While all states contribute to employment, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal currently have no reported employment figures under the respective company counts given in the data.
Policy Implementation and Oversight
This detailed accounting of investments and employment was provided by the Minister of State for Textiles, Shri Pabitra Margherita. The information was presented as a written reply to a question raised in Lok Sabha today. The scheme continues to drive industrial growth and job creation across textile manufacturing sectors in India.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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