13-05-2025
Primus Partners releases strategy for Indian textile expansion to $100 billion in exports
India is capable of scaling its textile exports to over $100 billion within the next five years, according to management consulting firm Primus Partners' new comprehensive strategy report. The report highlights a mix of infrastructure development, labour skilling, and export diversification as key enablers for growth.
The strategy proposes expanding industry capacity, promoting free trade agreements, and adopting 'Industry 4.0' to cut operational waste by around 15%, Apparel Resources India reported. It also recommends enhancing competitiveness through targeted subsidies and positioning India as a global sourcing hub amid shifting global trade alignments. In the 2025 financial year, India exported textiles worth over $36.6 billion.
Primus noted that increasing the share of skilled workers to 50% will be critical and can be achieved by setting up specialised training centres across key textile clusters, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The firm also emphasised the need to focus on technical textiles to expand India's global market share.
The report identifies the textile industry as a driver of economic growth and calls for government support in scaling value-added production, improving supply chain efficiency, and adapting to changing global tariffs. If implemented effectively, the strategy could significantly strengthen India's position in the global textile market, according to Primus Partners.
