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India’s Textile Exports Stay On Growth Track Despite Global Volatility

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

India’s textile and apparel (T&A) sector continued to display resilience and steady momentum despite a soft global trade environment, supported by diversified markets, value-added manufacturing and labour-intensive production capabilities. Export data for December 2025 shows the sector

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

India’s Technical Textile Exports Slip 1.2% On U.S. Tariff Impact

Textile Insights January 8, 2026

India’s export of technical textile goods declined 1.2% year-on-year during April–October 2025, weighed down by higher U.S. tariffs and weak demand in key Asian markets, according to industry data. Data from the Manmade and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council shows that exports stood at US$ 1.95 billion in April–October 2025, slightly lower than US$ 1.97 […]

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India’s Textile Exports Stay Resilient As Tamil Nadu Leads Growth

Textile Insights December 5, 2025

India’s textile and apparel sector has once again proven its resilience, navigating a turbulent global landscape marked by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and tariff pressures from key markets. Fresh data from the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS) reveals that the country’s textile, apparel and handicraft exports reached US$

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India’s Textile Exports Dip, Apparel Shipments Rise In H1 FY26

Textile Insights October 19, 2025

Indian textile and apparel exports recorded mixed performance in the first half of 2025, according to an analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). From April to September 2025, textile exports declined slightly by 1.85%, reaching US$ 9.97 billion, compared to US$ 10.16 billion in the same period last year. In contrast, apparel […]

Industry

India’s Textile Ministry Pushes MSME Exporters Toward Global Market Diversification

Textile Insights September 16, 2025

Domestic reforms, fiscal support and innovation to boost competitiveness India’s Ministry of Textiles on September 8, convened a high-level consultation with micro, small and medium (MSME) textile exporters, focusing on expanding global market reach and enhancing domestic competitiveness. The meeting, chaired by Textile Minister Giriraj Singh, follows a similar

Trade & Market

Trump’s Tariffs Put Indian Textile Exports Under Pressure

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

Trump’s tariffs have exposed vulnerabilities in over-dependence on a single export market, while the cotton duty suspension highlights the delicate balance between protecting exporters and safeguarding farmers. The global textile trade has been shaken once again with the return of Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies. Branded as “Trump Tariffs 2.0,” the measures mark a

Industry

US Buyers Seek Price Cuts From Indian Exporters

Textile Insights April 17, 2025

As the United States prepares to implement a new round of reciprocal tariffs, American textile importers are reportedly pressuring Indian exporters to absorb part of the cost burden—raising concerns over shrinking profit margins across the supply chain. Subin Mitra, Founder of apparel manufacturing platform Groyyo, confirmed that US importers have already begun requesting

Economy

Budget 2025 Proposals To Boost Indian T&A Sector And Enhance Global Competitiveness

Textile Insights February 10, 2025

The domestic textiles and apparel (T&A) sector has applauded the growth-focused measures announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget 2025. Welcoming the progressive budgetary steps aimed at infusing the much-needed momentum, the apex industry body, Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) says that Budget reflects the government’s