New Delhi, July 21 -- The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Textiles has attracted investments worth Rs 8,117.64 crore and generated 33,427 new jobs, with Tamil Nadu recording the highest employment generation among states, according to data provided by the Ministry of Textiles on Tuesday.

A total of 170 companies have been approved under the PLI scheme for Textiles, as of March 31, 2026. Tamil Nadu, with 17 approved companies, has generated 7,930 jobs and attracted investments of Rs 1,277.16 crore.

Madhya Pradesh recorded the second-highest employment generation at 4,970 jobs, with 22 approved companies and investments of Rs 658.45 crore. Gujarat, which has the highest number of approved companies at 46, attracted investment...