The Centre will roll out an outreach programme in main textile hubs worldwide to cushion the blow of the 50% U.S. tariffs. Precedence markets embody the UK, Japan, and South Korea, the place India goals to strengthen its textile export presence. The plan comes as exporters brace for losses, with greater than $48 billion in commerce uncovered to the steep U.S. duties that took impact on August 27.
India’s textile and attire sector, valued at $179 billion in 2024-25, is determined by $37 billion price of exports. But, regardless of a worldwide textile import market exceeding $800 billion, India instructions solely a 4.1% share, putting it sixth amongst exporters.
The contemporary 40-country outreach drive seeks to develop this share in each conventional and new locations. Collectively, these nations import $590 billion of textiles and attire, providing scope for Indian suppliers, who at present cater to only 5–6% of that demand.
In every market, India will spotlight its place as “a reliable supply of high quality, sustainable, and revolutionary textiles,” in keeping with officers. The initiative will likely be coordinated by Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and Indian Missions, linking home clusters equivalent to Surat, Panipat, Tirupur, and Bhadohi with international patrons.
EPCs will chart demand patterns, establish high-growth product strains, and safe India’s presence in commerce festivals and exhibitions. They may even help exporters in leveraging free commerce agreements (FTAs), assembly sustainability requirements, and buying international certifications.
(With company inputs)
