India Textiles Sector Report 2025-2026

India's textile sector is a cornerstone of the economy, ranking as the world's second-largest producer of man-made fibres and the third-largest exporter of textiles and apparel. The sector plays a crucial role in the country's economic growth, contributing approximately 2.3% to the nation's GDP, 13% to industrial production, and 12% to total exports. It is also the second-largest employment generator after agriculture, providing livelihoods to over 45mn people, including a large number of women and rural workers. The domestic textile and apparel market is poised for remarkable growth, with its size expected to expand to USD 250bn by FY2030 from an estimated USD 138bn in FY2024, according to the Wazir Advisors Annual Report on Textiles and Apparels.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Textiles production" sector for India. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Textiles production" sector in India
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in India
• Ascertain India’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in India.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors