India’s textile and apparel exports declined in April 2026 as a sharp fall in apparel shipments offset moderate growth in textile exports, reflecting continued pressure from weak global demand and geopolitical uncertainties. According to trade data analysed by the Confederation of Indian
Cotton prices weakened over the past month, with the December NY/ICE contract dipping below 66 cents per pound and briefly touching new contract lows under 65 cents before recovering slightly. The A Index eased from 78 to 76 cents per pound. International benchmarks also softened, with China’s CC Index 3128B falling from 98 to 94 […]













