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flag India launches reforms to cut textile costs, aiming to boost exports to $100B by 2030.

flag India is launching a multi-tiered plan to cut production costs in its textile sector, aiming to boost exports from $40 billion to $100 billion by 2030 and regain competitiveness against Bangladesh, Vietnam, and China. flag The strategy targets high input costs, energy, logistics, labor rules, taxes, and compliance, with short-, medium-, and long-term measures. flag Key challenges include higher wages, less flexible labor laws, limited duty-free access to key markets, and lower labor productivity. flag The government plans to reform regulations, pursue a free trade agreement with Europe, streamline quality control, and boost innovation in sustainable textiles and digital traceability. flag Despite a 0.39% export growth in early FY26, officials stress that structural reforms are critical to overcoming cost disadvantages.

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