Export

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

Trade & Market

India, Saudi Arabia Close To Finalising Pact To Double Textile Trade

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

India and Saudi Arabia are nearing the finalisation of a major agreement aimed at doubling bilateral textile trade, with Riyadh expressing strong interest in increasing imports of high-quality Indian fabrics. According to senior officials in the Ministry of Textiles, the proposed pact is in its “last leg” of negotiations and includes discussions on duty

Economy

India Seeks New Markets To Counter US Tariff

Textile Insights August 28, 2025

India is set to launch dedicated outreach programmes across 40 countries, including the UK, Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Canada, Mexico, Russia, and Australia, in a bid to diversify textile exports and reduce reliance on the US market, a senior official said on Wednesday. The move comes after the United States […]

Industry

India Gains Edge As US Tariffs Hit Textile Rivals

Textile Insights July 10, 2025

India’s textile and apparel industry is closely monitoring recent US tariff developments, anticipating potential opportunities as trade dynamics shift globally. Between January and May 2025, the US imported $5.11 billion worth of textiles and apparel from India 13% increase over the same period last year, signaling strong export momentum. “We are actively tracking the

Special Report

Primus Partners Unveils Roadmap To Propel India’s Textile Exports To US$ 100 Bn In Next Five Years

Textile Insights July 9, 2025

Primus Partners, a leading Indian management consulting firm, has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to drive India’s textile exports to US$ 100 billion over the next five years. Anchored in a six-point strategy, the roadmap outlines key recommendations to diversify export offerings, integrate Industry 4.0, increase skilled manpower, enhance infrastructure and build industry

Industry

Tariff Tailwinds: Tirupur Gains As US Shifts From China

Textile Insights April 24, 2025

India’s textile sector is experiencing an unexpected revival as shifting global trade dynamics, particularly US tariffs on China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh has derived international apparel brands to source more from India. This redirection of supply chains has positioned India as a viable alternative, especially for cotton-based and knitwear products. India’s knitwear

Export

India’s T&C Exports: Cotton Surges, While Apparels Decline!

July 10, 2024

In the dynamic world of India’s textile and clothing (T&C) sector, the fiscal year 2023-24 has brought both challenges and opportunities. As global markets shift and consumer preferences change, India’s role in the global textile trade is closely examined. This analysis, written by Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights, explores the trends that shaped […]