New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the new Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, announced on September 30, 2025, highlighting its potential to promote broader participation and significantly benefit smaller enterprises in the sector.

The PLI Scheme 2.0 is widely seen as a critical step in supporting MSMEs, spurring production of high-value MMF apparel and fabrics, and strengthening India's position in the global textile market.

CITI Chairman Ashwin Chandran said, "The revisions made in the PLI Scheme will inject huge momentum to the Indian textile and apparel sector in its journey towards becoming more globally competitive."

He noted that the expanded coverage of the ...