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Apparel Slump Keeps Textile Exports Flat In June

Textile Insights July 21, 2026

India’s textile and apparel exports remained almost flat in June 2026, as strong growth in textile shipments was offset by a sharp decline in apparel exports, according to an analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). The CITI Analysis of Exports and Imports of Textile and

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India’s T&A Exports Plunge 12.9% In October 2025

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

India’s textile and apparel (T&A) exports recorded a sharp decline of 12.91 percent in October 2025, falling from US$ 3061.54 million in the same month last year to US$ 2666.41 million, according to data from the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). This marks the steepest drop since the United States imposed tariffs of over […]

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India’s Cotton Exports Drop By 55% Amid High Domestic Prices

Textile Insights December 10, 2024

India’s raw cotton exports are projected to decline significantly in MY 2024/25, falling by 55% to 1.2 million 480-lb bales, according to FAS Mumbai’s October 2024 report. Domestic lint prices, trading 4% higher than global rates, have made Indian cotton less competitive internationally. Buyers are increasingly opting for finer-quality, machine-picked cotton from

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India’s T&A Exports Show Steady Growth In Q1 2024

Textile Insights August 1, 2024

The latest quick estimates released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry reveal a promising outlook for India’s textile and apparel sectors, showcasing steady growth during the first quarter of 2024 In June 2024, exports of cotton yarn, fabrics, made-ups, and handloom products saw a modest increase of 0.92% compared to June 2023, reaching US$ […]

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India’s Textile And Apparel Exports Surge 4.08%

July 18, 2024

India’s textiles and apparel sector has shown promising growth, with exports rising by 4.08% to US$ 8.785 billion in April-June 2024. This performance comes amid a shifting global market, where India’s strategic positioning and competitive advantages are becoming more evident. Textile exports saw a 3.99% increase in the first quarter of fiscal 2024-25, while