India positions as global textile sourcing hub on cost, capacity, and rising buyer demand

IBEF flags India's textile sector gaining ground with international apparel buyers, citing abundant raw materials, skilled labour, competitive pricing, and shifting global sourcing flows toward the country.

— Source publishedMon, 23 Feb, 2026, 12:18 IST·First seen Sun, 7 Jun, 2026, 06:44 IST·Source IBEF Blogs

What happened

Indian Textile Industry · IBEF blog explores how India is emerging as a global sourcing hub for textiles, driven by abundant raw materials, skilled labour,

Why this matters

Scout bolt-on acquisitions or JV stakes in mid-sized Indian apparel manufacturers to secure captive capacity ahead of further Western brand reshoring away from China and Bangladesh.