Rupee near 94/$ (↓8% YoY) vs yuan strength (+6%+) boosts pricing edge, yet India’s exports stayed flat at $37 billion in 2025.
February 2026 readymade garment exports fell 8.6 per cent, cotton textiles down 1.31 per cent.
Rising costs—₹12–55/garment freight, oil near $120 per barrel—erode gains.
With 4.5 million bale cotton imports and China exports up 22 per cent, FX tailwind remains limited.
February 2026 readymade garment exports fell 8.6 per cent, cotton textiles down 1.31 per cent.
Rising costs—₹12–55/garment freight, oil near $120 per barrel—erode gains.
With 4.5 million bale cotton imports and China exports up 22 per cent, FX tailwind remains limited.
