Indian Textile and Apparel Market to Reach USD 646.96 Billion by 2033, Growing at 11.98% CAGR - IMARC Group

According to IMARC Group's report titled "Indian Textile and Apparel Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Raw Material, Application, Product Type, and State, 2025-2033", The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the industry, including market share, growth, trends and regional insights.

Short Summary:

The Indian textile and apparel market size was valued at USD 222.08 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 646.96 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 11.98% from 2025-2033. Growth is driven by rising demand for high-end fashion and smart textiles, government support programs for weavers and textile clusters, and a growing shift toward ethical, environmentally sustainable materials across the fashion value chain.

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Market Overview:

The Indian textile and apparel market is one of the country’s most significant economic pillars, spanning fiber production, spinning, weaving, garment manufacturing, and retail. India’s rich heritage in cotton, silk, handloom, and artisanal craftsmanship blends today with modern textile mills, apparel factories, and brand-driven fashion ecosystems. Increasing disposable incomes, brand-conscious consumer behavior, and expansion of domestic and international retail channels have boosted demand for ready-to-wear, athleisure, and premium garments. Meanwhile, technological upgrades in spinning, finishing, dyeing, and digital printing are enhancing product quality and production efficiency.

Government initiatives—such as PM MITRA textile parks, PLI schemes for man-made fibers, and digital support for weaver clusters—are accelerating modernization and export competitiveness. Growing environmental awareness is also driving adoption of recycled fibers, plant-based fabrics, and circular textile models.

Analyst Commentary: The Indian textile and apparel industry is at a transformation point. Traditional strengths such as skilled labor and natural fiber availability remain essential, but future growth lies in design innovation, sustainability leadership, and vertically integrated manufacturing models. Brands that invest in traceability, supply chain transparency, digital retailing, and export-market compliance will capture higher margin opportunities. At the same time, upskilling artisan communities and enhancing MSME support will be crucial to preserving India’s unique craft identity in global markets.

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Scope and Growth Analysis:

• 2024 Market Size: USD 222.08 Billion
• 2033 Forecast: USD 646.96 Billion
• CAGR (2025–2033): 11.98%

Growth is supported by:

• Covers raw fiber (cotton, silk, wool, jute), yarn, fabric, garments, home textiles, and technical textiles.
• Strong domestic demand driven by lifestyle upgrades, fashion influence, and urbanization.
• Government support through PM MITRA textile parks, PLI schemes, cluster development funds, and weaver empowerment programs.
• Expansion of organized retail, malls, e-commerce marketplaces, and direct-to-consumer apparel brands.
• Increasing export demand for cotton garments, home textiles, and value-added apparel in US, EU, and Middle Eastern markets.
• Growth in technical textiles for automotive, healthcare, defense, and construction applications.
• Sustainability-focused production using organic cotton, recycled polyester, natural dyes, and water-efficient processing.
• Employment generation across cotton belts (Gujarat, Maharashtra), knitwear hubs (Tiruppur), and weaving clusters (Varanasi, Bhagalpur).

As working populations grow and lifestyles continue shifting, online food delivery is becoming a daily-need service rather than an occasional luxury.

Key Market Trends:

• Rising popularity of sustainable and circular fashion using recycled, organic, and biodegradable fibers.
• Growth of D2C fashion brands leveraging Instagram, influencer marketing, and micro-collections.
• Increasing demand for athleisure and comfort-driven apparel post-pandemic lifestyle shifts.
• Adoption of smart textiles with moisture-control, antimicrobial, and wearable sensor functions.
• Expansion of 3D knitting, digital printing, and on-demand garment production to reduce waste.
• Strengthening global demand for Indian handloom, khadi, block-printing, and embroidered textiles.
• Fashion retailers introducing “trace-your-fabric” transparency tools to build consumer trust.
• Outsourcing and contract manufacturing for global apparel brands sustaining export competitiveness.
• Rising use of ERP, AI-based forecasting, and automated cutting in large-scale production.

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Comprehensive Market Report Highlights & Segmentation Analysis:

The market report offers a comprehensive analysis of the segments, highlighting those with the largest Indian textile and apparel market share. It includes forecasts for the period 2025-2033 and historical data from 2019-2024 for the following segments.

Analysis by Raw Material:

• Natural Fibres
• Man-Made Fibres

Analysis by Application:

• Clothing Textiles
• Technical Textiles
• Fashion Textiles
• Home-Décor Textiles
• Other Textiles

Analysis by Product Type:

• Yarn
• Fabric
• Fibre
• Others

Analysis by State:

• Maharashtra
• Uttar Pradesh
• Tamil Nadu
• Gujarat
• Karnataka
• Others

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Other key areas covered in the report:

• COVID-19 Impact on the Market
• Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
• Strategic Recommendations
• Market Dynamics
• Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
• Market Drivers and Success Factors
• SWOT Analysis
• Value Chain Analysis
• Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
• Top Winning Strategies
• Recent Industry News
• Key Technological Trends & Development

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1: What was the size of the Indian textile and apparel market in 2024?

A1: The market size was valued at USD 222.08 Billion in 2024.

Q2: What is the expected market size by 2033?

A2: It is projected to reach USD 646.96 Billion by 2033.

Q3: What is driving market growth?

A3: Rising demand for premium and sustainable apparel, government support for textile production, technological advancements, and expansion of domestic and export markets.

Q4: Which segments are witnessing fast growth?

A4: Athleisure, ethnic fusion wear, home textiles, and technical textiles are among the fastest-growing categories.

Q5: What challenges does the market face?

A5: Raw material price volatility, global competition, need for skilled labor modernization, and sustainability compliance pressures.

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Updated Date: 17-Dec-2025

Author: Gaurav

Sources: IMARC Group

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