India’s textile industry is among the largest in the world, spanning a vast value chain from cotton cultivation to high-end apparel manufacturing. However, despite its scale, India lags behind countries like China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh in textile exports, which benefit from vertically integrated supply chains, lower production costs, and simpler regulations.
Despite being a global leader in cotton and synthetic fibre production, India’s textile and apparel industry has recorded sluggish growth in recent years.
Now, with rising sustainability and compliance requirements, costs are expected to rise further, especially for smaller firms.
How Indian textile manufacturers are increasingly turning to high-tech machinery to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and meet global quality benchmarks.
There are studies to analyze how investments in automation, AI-driven monitoring systems, and sustainable production methods are helping Indian firms stay competitive.