Industry

Government Targets Rs 33 Lakh Crore Textile Market By 2030-31

Textile Insights June 15, 2026

The Centre has set an ambitious target to double the size of India’s textile and apparel sector to Rs 33 lakh crore by 2030-31, up from the current Rs 16 lakh crore, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh announced on June 11. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Singh highlighted the

Trade & Market

India-Oman FTA To Boost Textile Exports

Textile Insights May 15, 2026

India’s textile and apparel sector is expected to gain significant export opportunities as the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman is likely to come into force from June 1, 2026, according to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Goyal said discussions with the Oman delegation […]

Special Report

T&A Industry Seeks Financial Relief And Export Incentives To Surmount Challenging Conditions

Textile Insights October 10, 2025

Faced with headwinds, the domestic textiles and apparel (T&A) sector has demanded an urgent financial relief package as also export incentives in order to bail the industry out of the current difficult situation, which has aggravated following the imposition of 50 per cent tariff by the US. The industry firmly believes that failing to do […]

Cotton

CITI: Cotton Duty Extension A Lifeline For Textile Industry

Textile Insights August 29, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the exemption of import duty on cotton until December 31, 2025, calling it a crucial support measure for the country’s textile and apparel sector, which is reeling under the impact of a steep 50% tariff imposed by the US from August […]

Export

India’s Textile And Apparel Exports Surge 4.08%

July 18, 2024

India’s textiles and apparel sector has shown promising growth, with exports rising by 4.08% to US$ 8.785 billion in April-June 2024. This performance comes amid a shifting global market, where India’s strategic positioning and competitive advantages are becoming more evident. Textile exports saw a 3.99% increase in the first quarter of fiscal 2024-25, while