Overview of the Industry
Exports of textiles from India reached US$ 39.20 billon in FY18. Exports of textiles from India reached US$ 39.20 billon in FY18.

Market Size
The Indian textiles industry, currently estimated at around US$ 150 billion, is expected to reach US$ 250 billion in 2019. India’s textiles industry contributed seven per cent of the industry output of India in 2018.It contributed two per cent to the GDP of India and employs more than 45 million people in 2018.The sector contributed 15 per cent to the export earnings of India in 2018.
Industry Investments
The industry attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) worth US$ 3.09 billion during April 2000 to December 2018. The Government of India announced a Special Package to boost exports by US$ 31 billion, create one crore job opportunities and attract investments worth Rs 800.00 billion (US$ 11.93 billion) during 2018-2020. As of August 2018, it generated additional investments worth Rs 253.45 billion (US$ 3.78 billion) and exports worth Rs 57.28 billion (US$ 854.42 million).
INDIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY AT A Glance IN 2017 - 2018
INDIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY AT A Glance IN 2016 - 2017
INDIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY AT A Glance IN 2015 - 2016
INDIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY AT A Glance IN 2014 - 2015
INDIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY AT A Glance IN 2013 - 2014
INDIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY AT A Glance IN 2012 - 2013
INDIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY AT A Glance IN 2011 - 2012
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