Executive Summary
This report outlines the Indian Government’s strategic initiatives to enhance the export competitiveness of the textile and apparel sector, which reached a valuation of ₹3,25,339 crore in 2025–26. Key policy measures include the extension of the RoDTEP and RoSCTL schemes until 30 September 2026 and temporary customs duty exemptions on cotton and man-made fibre inputs. These actions, combined with new trade agreements and the RELIEF initiative, aim to stabilize the supply chain and diversify global market access.
Key Points / Main Content
Financial and Market Growth
Textile and apparel exports grew by 1.8% in 2025–26, reaching over 100 countries.
Products were exported from more than 500 districts across India.
Market diversification strategies now focus on 40 priority countries.
Government Schemes and Infrastructure
Active implementation of the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel Parks (PM MITRA) and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme.
Continued capacity building through the SAMARTH scheme and the National Technical Textiles Mission.
Establishment of six Textile Export Facilitation Centres (TEFCs), including a center at Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra.
Adoption of a district-led approach focusing on 100 "champion" and 100 "aspirational" Textiles Districts.
Taxation and Duty Adjustments
The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme is extended to 30 September 2026.
The Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme is extended to 30 September 2026.
Cotton imports (Tariff Heading 5201) are exempt from customs duty from 1 June to 31 October 2026.
GST rates for the man-made fibre (MMF) value chain have been rationalized to correct inverted duty structures.
Temporary customs duty exemptions applied to key MMF inputs, including Purified Terephthalic Acid and Mono-Ethylene Glycol.
Logistics and Trade Agreements
Launch of the Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) initiative to mitigate maritime disruptions in West Asia and the Gulf.
Sixteen Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are currently in force, including the India-UK CETA.
FTA negotiations with the European Union have concluded, and an FTA has been signed with New Zealand.
Impact Analysis
Textile and Apparel Exporters (including MSMEs)Impact
Exporters benefit from increased policy predictability, reduced input costs due to duty exemptions, and improved liquidity through tax rebate extensions and interest subvention.
Action Required
Exporters should align their supply chains to utilize the temporary duty exemptions before the October 2026 deadline and explore new market opportunities provided by recently concluded FTAs.
State Governments and Union TerritoriesImpact
States are integrated into national growth through PM MITRA parks and the district-led focused approach for champion and aspirational districts.
Action Required
State authorities must foster collaborative dialogue with industry and academia to unlock district-level export potential and support the implementation of Textile Export Facilitation Centres.
International Trade Partners and Global BuyersImpact
The sector is being positioned as a reliable global sourcing hub through events like Bharat Tex and the India Immersive Experience Programme.
Action Required
International institutions and partners are encouraged to engage with India’s textile value chain through global business partnerships fostered during summits and mega-textile events.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Textiles: The primary government body responsible for implementing schemes, missions, and export-promotion strategies for the textile and apparel sector.
PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel Parks Scheme: A key infrastructure initiative aimed at strengthening global competitiveness and export preparedness through the development of textile parks.
Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme: A fiscal support scheme providing rebates on embedded taxes for the export of garments and made-ups, recently extended until September 2026.
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles: A flagship program designed to boost domestic manufacturing and enhance India's export capabilities in the textile sector.
Bharat Tex: A global mega textiles event organized to showcase India's entire textile value chain and position the country as a leading global manufacturing hub.
Ministry of Textiles
TRADE PREPAREDNESS AND EXPORT
COMPETITIVENESS OF TEXTILE SECTOR
प्रव तथ: 24 JUL 2026 2:48PM by PIB Delhi
India’s exports of textiles and apparel, including handicrafts, stood at ₹3,25,339 crore in 2025–26,
registering a growth of 1.8 per cent over ₹3,19,573.2 crore in 2024–25 with export growth recorded in
over 100 countries.
The Government has implemented several schemes and undertaken various initiatives to strengthen
the global competitiveness and export preparedness of the Textile and Apparel sector. These inter-alia
includes the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel Parks Scheme (including at Amravati,
Maharashtra), the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Textiles, the National Technical Textiles
Mission, SAMARTH - Scheme for Capacity Building in the Textile Sector, and the launch of various
components including Market Access Support and interest subvention under the Export Promotion
Mission etc. In addition, several measures have recently been undertaken to support the Textile and
Apparel exports and address emerging global challenges. These include the extension of Remission of
Duties and Taxes on Exported Products Scheme up to 30 September 2026; the temporary exemption
from customs duty on import of Cotton falling under Customs Tariff Heading 5201 from 1 June to 31
October 2026; the temporary exemption from customs duties on key inputs in the man-made fibre
(MMF) value chain, including Purified Terephthalic Acid and Mono-Ethylene Glycol ; rationalisation
of GST rates for correcting of the inverted duty structure in the MMF value chain; and the launch of
the Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) initiative to support
exporters affected by disruptions arising from the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia and its
continuing impact on maritime logistics across the Gulf and adjoining regions.
The Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme, operational since March 2019,
provides for the rebate of embedded State and Central taxes and levies on the export of garments and
made-ups, with a view to enhancing the competitiveness of these sectors. The Scheme has been
extended for a further period of six months, up to 30 September 2026, to ensure policy predictability
and stability for exporters in these sectors.
The Government has also adopted a focused export-promotion and market-diversification strategy
covering 40 priority countries. Sixteen Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), including the India–United
Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), are already in force. In addition,
the FTA negotiations with the European Union have been successfully concluded, while India has
signed an FTA with New Zealand. These agreements provide an opportunity for Indian textiles and
apparel sector to enhance their exports and undertake market diversification.
To further enhance textile sector competitiveness and export preparedness, the Ministry of Textiles
has established six Textile Export Facilitation Centres (TEFCs), including at Ichalkaranji,
Maharashtra, launched India Immersive Experience Programme through National Institute of Fashion
Technology to showcase India's textiles, handicrafts, culture and design ecosystem to international
institutions of designs/fashions. The Ministry of Textiles successfully concluded the Textiles Summitin June 2026 which brought together representatives from State Governments/ UTs, industry, and
academia to foster collaborative dialogue on the growth of the textile sector and unlock the potential
of districts. The products of textiles & handicraft were exported from more than 500 districts in 2025-
26. The district led focused approach with 100 champion & 100 aspirational Textiles Districts has
been adopted to facilitate better improved planning and implementation support. The third edition of
Bharat Tex, a global mega textiles event was held from 14th-17th July, 2026 to showcase India's entire
textile value chain, foster global business partnerships, and position India as a leading global sourcing
and manufacturing hub for textiles and apparel.
Collectively, these measures have helped diversify export markets, strengthen supply-chain resilience,
improve market access including through e-commerce and enhance the competitiveness of Indian
exporters, particularly MSMEs including Maharashtra.
This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA
MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
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