Textile PLI shows traction: raincoat imports zeroed, men's briefs exports 2.5x to $66.4M

India's ₹10,683 cr Textile PLI scheme is delivering early import substitution and niche export wins. Synthetic raincoat imports fell to zero from $2.9M, while clinical diaper exports jumped 193% to $7.7M and men's briefs exports rose 2.5x to $66.4M. 170 approved applicants project ₹41,500 cr in investment across MMF and technical textiles.

— Source publishedFri, 19 Jun, 2026, 00:38 IST·First seen Fri, 19 Jun, 2026, 00:52 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Textile PLI Scheme · India's textile PLI scheme shows early traction: imports of synthetic raincoats, men's outerwear and dyed knit fabrics fell sharply while

Key facts

  • ₹10,683 crore PLI outlay
  • 170 approved applicants
  • ₹41,500 crore projected investment
  • raincoat imports to zero from $2.9M
  • men's briefs exports up 2.5x to $66.4M
  • clinical diapers exports up 193% to $7.7M

Why this matters

Scout the 170 PLI-approved applicants for bolt-on M&A or JV targets in MMF and technical textiles, where ₹41,500 cr of incoming capex will reshape competitive positioning over 24-36 months.