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
India’s textile and apparel export sector is expected to benefit from shifting global sourcing patterns as China’s dominance in apparel exports continues to weaken, according to a report by Motilal Oswal. The report highlights growing optimism among global apparel brands and retailers, driven by stabilising inventory levels, improved sales trends, and a gradual recovery in
Negotiations between Indian apparel exporters and US buyers have stalled, putting nearly US$ 2 billion in summer orders at risk. Exporters are hesitant to commit without clarity on the tariffs that will apply under the long-pending India–US trade deal, which was expected to be concluded by fall but remains unresolved. With uncertainty persisting, major US […]














