The Central government has sanctioned ₹1,900 crore for the establishment of the PM MITRA Textile Park in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, marking a significant stride in India’s efforts to enhance its textile manufacturing landscape. Spanning 1,052 acres, this facility is envisioned as a modern hub for technical textiles and integrated apparel production, aiming to reinforce Tamil Nadu’s standing in the global textile and technical textiles value chain sector.
The park is designed to offer comprehensive infrastructure, supporting end-to-end technical textile operations with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Notable features include a 15 million litres per day Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Common Effluent Treatment Plant and a 5 million litres per day sewage treatment facility. Worker accommodation for 10,000 individuals and over 1.3 million square feet of ready-to-use industrial space are also planned, catering to both domestic and international technical textile enterprises.
The project is expected to attract private investments totaling around ₹10,000 crore and is expected to generate employment for over one lakh people by 2026. This development is anticipated to provide a substantial boost to the regional economy, particularly benefiting Virudhunagar and neighboring districts in Tamil Nadu. Virudhunagar’s PM MITRA Park is one of seven such parks being developed nationwide, reflecting India’s ambition to become a global leader in textile exports by fostering world-class manufacturing ecosystems.
Raksha Rajya Mantri Applauded DMSRDE’s Indigenous Product Innovations for Defence
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, on June 29, 2025, visited Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a Kanpur-based laboratory of DRDO. In his address to the DRDO fraternity, he applauded the successful use of indigenous technologies developed by DRDO during Operation Sindoor.
Raksha Rajya Mantri also appreciated the efforts of DMSRDE in the successful realisation of advanced defence systems and products especially the Bullet Proof Jacket (Level-6), Naphthyl Fuel for BrahMos Missile, High Pressure Polymeric Membrane for Indian Coast Guard ships, Silicon Carbide Fibre, Activated Carbon Fabric-based Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Suit and various stealth products. He also congratulated DMSRDE for carrying out the maximum number of transfers of technology in the last two years among all DRDO labs and enhanced focus on developing synergy with industry & academia, which will be helpful in realising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Shri Sanjay Seth also visited the exhibition where the materials, technologies and products developed by DMSRDE in the area of ceramics & ceramics matrix composites, stealth & camouflage materials, nano-materials, coatings, polymers & rubbers, fuels & lubricants, technical textiles and personal protection systems were demonstrated. He was received by DS & DG (Naval Systems & Materials) Dr RV Hara Prasad.
India-UK CETA: A Game-Changer for Indian Textiles
After years of negotiations, India and the United Kingdom have signed the landmark Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on July 24, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in bilateral trade relations. The agreement, signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, promises to revolutionize trade between the world’s fourth and sixth largest economies, respectively.
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement represents India’s most ambitious trade pact with a G-7 nation, designed to double bilateral trade from the current $21.9 billion to $120 billion by 2030. The agreement aims to double bilateral trade to US$120 billion by 2030 by eliminating tariffs on 90% to 99% of goods and liberalizing key services sectors, making it India’s most comprehensive trade pact with a G-7 nation.
The numbers tell a compelling story of untapped potential. While the UK imports $26.95 billion worth of textiles annually, India currently supplies only $1.79 billion of this demand. India ranks as the UK’s fourth-largest textile supplier with a 6.1% market share, but the CETA is expected to help the country gain at least 5% additional market share within the next one to two years. Key sectors poised for exponential growth include ready-made garments (RMG), home textiles, carpets, and handicrafts. Major production hubs such as Tirupur, Surat, Ludhiana, Bhadohi, and Moradabad are expected to benefit significantly from increased demand, fostering job creation and economic growth.
The CETA holds particular promise for India’s emerging technical textiles sector, a high-growth segment that has been identified as a key priority by the government. Currently, India exports technical textiles worth $240 million to the UK, but industry experts project this could surge to over $1 billion by 2030. The agreement opens doors for Indian exporters in high-potential categories, including medical textiles, protective wear, geo-textiles, industrial fabrics, and agro textiles. These segments represent the future of the textile industry, combining traditional manufacturing expertise with advanced technology and innovation.
The FTA’s benefits will not materialize overnight. The agreement requires ratification and implementation procedures that are expected to be completed by the end of 2026. However, industry experts anticipate that UK buyers will begin preliminary groundwork and supplier scouting activities much earlier.
The FTA is expected to generate significant employment opportunities across India’s textile manufacturing hubs. States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh, which house major textile clusters, are likely to see increased investment and job creation. The agreement’s impact extends beyond direct manufacturing employment to include ancillary services such as logistics, quality control, design, and marketing. Small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which form a significant portion of India’s textile sector, are expected to benefit particularly from the simplified trade procedures and market access provisions.
The India-UK FTA represents a transformative opportunity for India’s textile sector, offering unprecedented access to one of the world’s most sophisticated and valuable markets. The elimination of tariff barriers levels the competitive playing field and positions Indian manufacturers to compete effectively with traditional suppliers.
India-Japan Textile Trade and Investment Collaboration
India’s total textile and apparel export to Japan in 2024 is $354 million, and Japan’s total textile and apparel import from the world is $ 30,873 million. (Source: UNCOM Trade database). India has signed the India-Japan CEPA in 2011 to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers, simplify procedures, and address structural issues to make Indian Exporters more competitive in partner markets.
During a recent high-level delegation visit to Japan, a series of engagements were held with leading Japanese companies across the textile value chain. During these engagements, Japanese stakeholders were invited to invest in PM MITRA parks and take advantage of India’s vibrant textile ecosystem. These include companies from the apparel, machinery, technical textiles, and fabric processing sectors.
The Ministry of Textiles has constituted an Environment Social and Governance (ESG) Taskforce with the objective of enabling the transition of the Indian textile industry towards a sustainable and resource-efficient production system. The task force engages in deliberations with stakeholders of the industry to ascertain the current status and issues in adopting sustainable production models.
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS) under Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan has been implementing a Human Resource Development project through a series of training programs on Japanese System of Quality Evaluation to the technical officers of Textiles Committee at various Indian textiles export hubs viz. Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, and Tirupur.
Source: Press Release: Information Bureau
Allocation of Funds to PLI Scheme
National Mission on Technical Textiles was launched in 2020 with a financial outlay of Rs. 1,480 Crore with major focus on Research, Innovation and Development; Promotion and Market Development; Export Promotion; and Education, Training & Skill Development. Under NTTM, 168 R&D projects on technical textiles, 20 startups, and 41 proposals for upgrading lab, equipment, and training of faculty in educational institutions have been approved.
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles was approved with an outlay of Rs. 10,683 crores in September 2021, to promote the production of MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics, and products of Technical Textiles in the country to enable the textile sector to achieve size and scale and to become competitive. The scheme has two parts: Part-1 envisages a minimum investment of Rs. 300 crore & minimum turnovers of Rs. 600 crore per company; and Part-2 envisages a minimum investment of Rs. 100 crore & minimum turnovers of Rs. 200 crore per company. As per the scheme, incentive is provided to the companies on achieving the threshold investment and threshold turnover and thereafter incremental turnover. Under the scheme, an incentive of Rs. 54.50 crore has been disbursed to two applicant companies that completed their threshold investment and turnover for FY 2024-25.
Under NTTM, research projects have been approved for the development of sustainable and recyclable textile materials. In addition, initiatives are taken to engage stakeholders to support the Indian textile sector for a sustainable, resource-efficient, and environmentally responsible production system.
Govt. of India is actively promoting textile and garment exports through various schemes/initiatives such as the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme, which supports zero-rated exports for apparel, garments, and made-ups, while other textile products are covered under the Remissions of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. Assistance is also provided to Export Promotion Councils and trade bodies for participating in domestic and international trade events. The Ministry is also supporting BHARAT TEX, a global mega textile event, aimed at showcasing India’s textile value chain and innovation. Additionally, India has signed 15 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and 6 Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) to enhance global market access by reducing trade barriers and boosting competitiveness.
The State/UT-wise data of export of Textile & Apparel, including handicrafts, during the last three years is enclosed below. The information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.
Value in USD Million
| State/UTs | FY: 2022-23 | FY: 2023-24 | FY: 2024-25 |
| ANDAMAN & NICOBAR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ANDHRA PRADESH | 438.2 | 481.2 | 520.7 |
| ARUNACHAL PRADESH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ASSAM | 4 | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| BIHAR | 27.6 | 32.3 | 44.4 |
| CHANDIGARH | 29.7 | 16.1 | 8.8 |
| CHATTISGARH | 2.9 | 4 | 5.6 |
| DADRA, NH, DAMAN, DIU | 770 | 695.3 | 739.8 |
| DELHI | 1,189.9 | 1,032 | 1,082.3 |
| GOA | 5.2 | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| GUJARAT | 5,043.4 | 5,749.1 | 5,928.7 |
| HARYANA | 3,720 | 3,641.9 | 4,112 |
| HIMACHAL PRADESH | 259.2 | 237.2 | 231.3 |
| JAMMU & KASHMIR | 101.1 | 88.7 | 92 |
| JHARKHAND | 14.9 | 25.2 | 35.7 |
| KARNATAKA | 2,910.3 | 2,738.4 | 2,831.2 |
| KERALA | 351.4 | 371.8 | 434.7 |
| LADAKH | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| LAKSHADWEEP | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MADHYA PRADESH | 1,346.5 | 1,390.2 | 1,388.3 |
| MAHARASHTRA | 3,999.5 | 4,227.3 | 3,971.3 |
| MANIPUR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MEGHALAYA | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| MIZORAM | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NAGALAND | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| ODISHA | 66 | 85.5 | 89 |
| PUDUCHERRY | 15.6 | 13 | 12.8 |
| PUNJAB | 1,502.2 | 1,500.4 | 1,397.2 |
| RAJASTHAN | 1,582.1 | 1,624.3 | 1,720 |
| SIKKIM | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TAMIL NADU | 8,008.9 | 7172 | 8,021.7 |
| TELANGANA | 135.6 | 166.8 | 148.8 |
| TRIPURA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UNSPECIFIED | 222.1 | 9.5 | 0.7 |
| UTTAR PRADESH | 3,686.6 | 3,438.2 | 3,753.5 |
| UTTARAKHAND | 45.6 | 41.6 | 41.3 |
| WEST BENGAL | 1,207.4 | 1,087.1 | 1,136.1 |
| Grand Total | 36,686.1 | 35,873.9 | 37,753.7 |
[Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2152545]