June 23: India’s textile and apparel sector is expected to benefit from a growing global shift in sourcing away from China, as international buyers increasingly diversify their supply chains.
Recent industry assessments indicate that China’s share in the global apparel market is gradually declining, driven by rising production costs and strategic efforts by global brands to reduce overdependence on a single sourcing destination. This ongoing realignment is opening up new opportunities for alternative manufacturing hubs.
India is emerging as a key beneficiary of this trend, supported by its strong raw material base, established textile manufacturing ecosystem, and expanding export capabilities across garments and value-added textile products. Industry stakeholders believe that India’s integrated supply chain—from cotton production to finished apparel—strengthens its competitiveness in the global market.
The shift is also being reinforced by policy support, infrastructure improvements, and increasing participation in global trade networks, which are enhancing India’s attractiveness as a sourcing destination.
While the outlook remains positive, India continues to face competition from other Asian exporters such as Bangladesh and Vietnam, particularly in price-sensitive segments of the apparel market.
Overall, the evolving global trade environment is expected to support sustained growth opportunities for India’s textile and apparel exports in the coming years.
