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Hit by the steep 50% tariffs imposed by the US, India's textile exports declined 12.9% in October, pushing industry bodies to seek relief measures to arrest the fall in shipments, expected to exacerbate in the coming months.

The US is the largest export market for India's textile and apparel industry. In 2024-25, the overall size of the textile and apparel sector is estimated at $179 billion, comprising a domestic market of $142 billion and exports worth $37 billion.

Industry bodies have sought various relief measures from the government to tide over and ameliorate the impact on textile exports.

The Confederation of

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