Textile PLI Deadline Extended to March 31; Electronics Manufacturing Gets Rs 41,863 Cr Boost

• The government extended the deadline for fresh applications under the Textile PLI Scheme until March 31.
• The extension aims to facilitate wider participation in MMF apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical textiles, following strong response since August 2025.
• MeitY approved 22 fresh proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), involving Rs 41,863 crore investment.
• Major players like Dixon Technologies, Samsung Display Noida Pvt Ltd, Foxconn, and Hindalco Industries are part of the ECMS approvals.
• These ECMS projects are expected to generate 33,791 direct jobs and deepen India's electronics manufacturing ecosystem.

Why It Matters: Govt boosts manufacturing with Textile PLI extension and significant investment in electronics.