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From Farm to Foreign: Saga of Indian Textile & Apparel Sector

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  • Ritika Juneja

    (Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER))

  • Sulakshana Rao

    (Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER))

  • Ashok Gulati

Abstract

At the fashion and apparel level, India's apparel exports remain stagnant at under 3 per cent global market share. Key challenges include a fragmented supply chain, stringent regulations, and low integration with global brands. India's share in MMF apparel remains low due to high input costs and inverted GST structure. Meanwhile, countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam benefit from duty-free access in the EU and integrated production setups.To reverse this trend, the report calls for fast-tracking vertical integration of the T&A value chain, especially of select PM MITRA parks in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, with close coordination with state authorities. With the evolving global supply chains, India has a narrow but powerful window to unlock its full potential in T&A sector if policy, practices and products align swiftly.

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  • Ritika Juneja & Sulakshana Rao & Ashok Gulati, 2025. "From Farm to Foreign: Saga of Indian Textile & Apparel Sector," Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) Report 25-r-12, Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), New Delhi, India.
    • Handle: RePEc:bdc:report:25-r-12
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