India’s textile and apparel sector has historically been a cornerstone of its economy, intricately woven into its social and economic fabric. Contributing significantly to the national GDP, industrial output and export revenues, this sector directly employs approximately 45 million people, with an additional 100 million indirectly reliant on its allied sectors. As India grapples with employment generation and economic stability, a strategic focus on textile manufacturing policies becomes indispensable. Recognising this, the Government of India has introduced a series of reforms and policies over the years to modernise, expand and globalise the textile and apparel sector.
