The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) reported a promising surge in Indian textile exports, with a significant 12.76% growth in December 2024 compared to the previous year. Apparel exports also experienced a notable rise of 12.89% during the same period, reflecting a strong upward trend for the industry.
In the year-to-date analysis for January to December 2024, textile exports increased by 6%, while apparel exports grew by 8.4% compared to the same period in 2023. The cumulative exports of textiles and apparel (T&A) witnessed a 7% overall growth.
CITI Chairman Shri Rakesh Mehra attributed this robust performance to the sector’s resilience amid global uncertainties and credited the Indian government’s timely and targeted policy interventions. Under the leadership of Hon’ble Textile Minister Shri Giriraj Singh, the Indian T&A industry remains optimistic about sustaining this growth momentum.
