08/28/2026
Textiles are no longer just about fabric, they are becoming a strategic manufacturing and export opportunity.
India’s textile & apparel exports, including handicrafts, reached ₹3.25 lakh crore in FY2025-26, growing 1.8% YoY, with export growth recorded across 100+ countries.
The opportunity is also moving up the value chain from fiber and yarn to technical textiles, advanced manufacturing, finishing and global brands.
With supply chains diversifying and manufacturers investing in capacity, technology and infrastructure, the next opportunity may lie not simply in producing more but in building the right capabilities for global demand.
The question is: Where is the value moving next and who is positioned to capture it?