Textile sector can be broadly categorized into jute, sericulture, wool & woolen, man-made fiber & filament yarn industry. The Indian textiles industry contributes substantially to India’s exports earnings. The export basket consists of wide range of items containing cotton yarn and fabrics, man-made yarn and fabrics, wool and silk fabrics, made-ups and varie...more

Textile sector can be broadly categorized into jute, sericulture, wool & woolen, man-made fiber & filament yarn industry. The Indian textiles industry contributes substantially to India’s exports earnings. The export basket consists of wide range of items containing cotton yarn and fabrics, man-made yarn and fabrics, wool and silk fabrics, made-ups and variety of garments. The major competitors for the Indian textile industry are China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. USA is the single largest importer of textiles & clothing items. The rupee vis-à-vis dollar movement does have an impact on export of the textile industry. A 100% FDI is allowed in the textile sector under the automatic route. Textile Upgradation Fund scheme provides an option to the power loom units to avail of 20% Margin Money subsidy in lieu of 5% interest reimbursement on investment in TUF compatible machinery. Under the Scheme for Integrated Textiles Park (SITP), thirty nine (39) textile park projects have been approved so far.  hide