India’s Technical Textile Exports Triple In 10 Years
India’s technical textile exports have more than tripled over the past decade, rising from Rs 8,827 crore in FY2013-14 to Rs 28,392 crore in FY2024-25, reflecting the sector’s growing global competitiveness, Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita said at the National Conference on Technical Textiles – Sportech Bharat Vision 2047 in New Delhi.
Margherita attributed the strong growth to sustained government support and increasing demand for high-performance technical textiles, particularly in the Sportech segment. He said flagship initiatives such as Khelo India and Fit India are creating robust domestic demand while supporting the sector’s long-term growth.
Organised by PHDCCI in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, the conference brought together policymakers, industry leaders and researchers to discuss strategies for positioning India as a global technical textiles hub under the Vision 2047 roadmap.
During the conference, RK Vij, Co-chair of the PHDCCI Textile Committee, called for rationalisation of duties on key raw materials such as PTA and MEG, along with addressing the GST inverted duty structure to improve the industry’s competitiveness.
Manisha Chatterjee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, said the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) has entered its commercialisation phase, highlighting the launch of PRAMAN guidelines and the approval of six research projects and one start-up under the Sportech segment.
Industry experts also highlighted the growing role of smart textiles. Dr Harish K. Chatterjee, Director General of the Wool Research Association, emphasised the integration of textiles with smart sensors and data analytics, while Debabrata Ghosh, Vice President and Sales Director at Barmag India Pvt. Ltd., projected India’s activewear yarn market to grow at a CAGR of over 10% between 2026 and 2035, outpacing China’s expected growth.
The conference also featured technical sessions, an innovation exhibition and the release of a Wool Research Association white paper outlining a strategic roadmap for the National Technical Textiles Mission.
