India's technical textile exports triple in a decade
Sep 03, 2026
Technical textile exports from India have more than tripled over the past decade, reflecting the sector’s growing global competitiveness, Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita has said. Speaking at the National Conference on Technical Textiles – Sportech Bharat Vision 2047 in New Delhi this week, the minister attributed the momentum to government support and rising demand for high-performance products, particularly in the Sportech segment.
India’s technical textile exports rose from ₹8,827 crore in fiscal 2013-14 to ₹28,392 crore in 2024-25, more than tripling over the past decade, he said. Margherita said government initiatives such as Khelo India and Fit India are creating strong domestic demand for high-performance Sportech products while supporting the sector’s long-term growth.
The conference, organised by PHDCCI in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, brought together policymakers, industry representatives and researchers to discuss strategies for positioning India as a global leader in technical textiles under the Vision 2047 roadmap. RK Vij, Co-chair of the PHDCCI Textile Committee, called for the rationalisation of duties on key raw materials such as purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and monoethylene glycol (MEG), along with addressing the GST inverted duty structure to improve industry competitiveness.
Manisha Chatterjee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, said the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) is entering a commercialisation phase, highlighting the PRAMAN guidelines and the approval of six research projects and one start-up under the Sportech segment.
Dr Harish K Chatterjee, Director General of the Wool Research Association, highlighted the growing convergence of textiles with smart sensors and data analytics, while Debabrata Ghosh, Vice President and Sales Director at Barmag India Pvt. Ltd., projected India’s activewear yarn market to grow at a compound annual growth rate of over 10 per cent between 2026 and 2035, surpassing the expected pace of growth in China.
The conference also featured technical sessions, an innovation exhibition and the release of a Wool Research Association white paper outlining a strategic roadmap for the National Technical Textiles Mission.
