AP TAG 4.0 PLI Top-up Subsidy — 10% Top-Up for Textile Units — Frequently Asked Questions

It is an extra cash incentive offered by the Government of Andhra Pradesh under its Textile Policy 2024-29, and run through the Department of Handlooms and Textiles. Enterprises in the Sub-Large and Large bracket that have already secured approval under a Government of India PLI scheme, or another central scheme the state has notified, can claim this additional state support for a new, expansion or diversification project in textiles and apparel.

The top-up equals 10% of the incentive that has been sanctioned to you under your central PLI or notified scheme. It is subject to a cap of 5% of your project's eligible Fixed Capital Investment, so the lower of the two amounts is what you receive. Because both figures depend on your own project, there is no single fixed quantum — the value varies case by case.

Eligibility rests on three things. You must be a Sub-Large or Large enterprise, you must already hold approval under a Government of India PLI scheme or another central scheme notified by the state government, and the project you are claiming for must be a new project, an expansion or a diversification in the textile and apparel sector in Andhra Pradesh.

The stated eligibility for this scheme does not make DPIIT recognition or MSME registration a condition. What it does require is approval under a Government of India PLI scheme or another central scheme notified by the state government — that approval is the qualifying gate for the top-up.

The scheme falls under the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29, so it is aimed squarely at textile and apparel manufacturing, including projects along the textile value chain. On project type, it covers fresh greenfield projects as well as expansion and diversification by existing units.

No. The programme is described as rolling or always open, which means there is no fixed last date to submit an application. The practical sequence is to obtain your Government of India PLI or notified-scheme approval first and then apply to the state for the top-up.

No. This is a subsidy — a direct cash benefit — and not an equity investment, so the state does not acquire a stake or shareholding in the business in return for the support.

The sanctioned top-up is disbursed across a period of five years rather than paid in one go. The specific tranches and the conditions attached to each release are set out in the detailed guidelines of the policy, and they are tied to project milestones and operational stability.

Applications are expected to include your GoI scheme approval letter, a project report, details of the fixed capital investment being made by the enterprise, financial statements and your company registration documents. Depending on the project, a site visit or physical inspection may also be carried out to verify the investment and progress.

An eligible enterprise submits a detailed application form through the official website of the Department of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh, or its designated portal. The incentive section of the state's industries website, at https://www.apindustries.gov.in/Incentives/Index.aspx, is the place to begin. After submission, the application goes through scrutiny, verification and possible inspection before approval and disbursement.

AP TAG 4.0 PLI Top-up Subsidy — 10% Top-Up for Textile Units is offered by Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of Andhra Pradesh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.