India’s textile and apparel exports to the United States recorded a sharp decline in February, reflecting weak demand and intensifying competition from regional peers. Shipments from India fell 28.7% year-on-year, significantly underperforming compared to Bangladesh, which saw a 16.4% drop,
Amid global trade turbulence, India has emerged as a strategic beneficiary as major European apparel brands shift sourcing away from Bangladesh and toward India. Top brands from the UK and the European Union have begun anchoring negotiations with Indian exporters, signalling what industry observers describe as a tectonic reorientation in global apparel supply chains.













