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The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into effect on 1st June 2026, has been a major development in strengthening economic ties between India and Oman. It aims to enhance opportunities for India's textile and apparel sector by providing duty-free access to the Omani market.
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The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has announced an extension of the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme for the export of apparel and made-up goods until September 30, 2026. This extension aims to continue bolstering global competitiveness for India's textile sector by
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The Indian government has implemented a series of strategic initiatives to boost the textile and apparel sector, resulting in a significant export surplus. Through various schemes like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme and the National Technical Textiles Mission, the government is enhancing large-scale manufacturing and competitiveness. Focus on MSMEs
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The Indian Government is actively working with stakeholders to address global trade changes affecting the textile sector. Recent trade developments with the United States have seen the removal of certain tariffs, and new U.S. tariffs are being evaluated. India's textile exports grew by 3.3% from April
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India's textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, have grown significantly from Rs. 2,33,304.0 crore in 2020–21 to Rs. 3,19,573.2 crore in 2024–25, despite global challenges. The increase represents a compound annual growth rate of 8.2%. The Government has been
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India continues to be a significant player in the global textile and apparel market. Despite global economic challenges, its exports of textiles, readymade garments, and handlooms have demonstrated resilience, growing steadily over the past few years. India's recently announced trade deal with the United States is also expected
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The Indian textile industry has shown significant growth in exports, particularly to UAE and Australia, aided by economic agreements like India-UAE CEPA and Ind-Aus ECTA. To further bolster the sector, the Indian Government has launched various schemes, including PM MITRA Parks Scheme and PLI Scheme, to boost infrastructure and competitiveness.
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India and the European Union (EU) have finalized negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), enhancing market access for Indian textiles and apparel to the EU market, valued at USD 263.5 billion. This agreement is set to eliminate tariffs, providing significant growth opportunities for India's textile sector,
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Despite challenges in the global trade environment, India's Textile and Apparel (T&A) exports continued to grow in 2025, driven by market diversification, value addition, and policy support. December 2025 saw a 0.40% increase in exports compared to the previous year, with strong performances in Handicrafts,
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India's textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, recorded a modest growth in the fiscal year 2024-2025, despite facing global tariff challenges. The Ministry of Textiles reported a 5.2% increase in exports over the previous year, amounting to $37,755 million. During April-October 2025, exports showed a slight
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The Ministry of Textiles has been closely monitoring India's textile and apparel exports, which saw a slight decline of 1.8% during April-October 2025 compared to the previous year. Despite challenges such as US tariffs and global economic conditions, the sector showed resilience with growth across over 100
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The Ministry of Textiles has been closely monitoring India's textile and apparel exports, which saw a slight decline of 1.8% during April-October 2025 compared to the previous year. Despite challenges such as US tariffs and global economic conditions, the sector showed resilience with growth across over 100