India remains the 6th largest textile and apparel exporter in 2023, contributing 8.21 per cent to total exports.
The sector grew 7 per cent in FY 2024-25, with ready-made garments leading.
Geopolitical crises impacted early 2024 exports.
Imports fell by 1 per cent, driven by a demand-supply gap in man-made textiles and increased cotton textile imports to support production.