India targets 60,000 tonnes of silk output by 2030-31
The Ministry of Textiles aims to make India the world’s largest silk producer by 2028-29, scaling output from about 42,000 tonnes currently to 60,000 tonnes by 2030-31 through hybrids, machinery, AI-led quality systems and value-chain upgrades.
What happened
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India · India plans to raise silk output to 60,000 tonnes by 2030-31 and become the world's largest producer by 2028-29. The
Key facts
- 60,000 metric tonnes silk production target by 2030-31
- India aims to become the world's No. 1 silk producer by 2028-29
- Silk production increased from 26,000 tonnes in 2014 to 42,000 tonnes currently
- Sericulture farmers' annual income target: Rs 10-12 lakh
- Textile market target: $300 billion
What changed
India plans to raise silk output to 60,000 tonnes by 2030-31 and become the world's largest producer by 2028-29. The textiles ministry is backing hybrids, machinery, AI-led quality systems and value-chain upgrades from sericulture to weaving.
Why this matters
Apparel, textile and handloom operators should monitor India’s silk expansion as higher domestic output and AI-led quality upgrades could improve sourcing reliability and broaden premium-material options by 2030-31.
What to watch
- Annual raw-silk output versus the 60,000-tonne pathway, including mulberry and non-mulberry category mix.
- Funding releases and state-level implementation of hybrid seed, mechanization, reeling and AI quality initiatives.
- Changes in domestic raw-silk and yarn prices relative to imported Chinese silk.
- Expansion of standardized reeling, dyeing, testing and fabric-finishing capacity in key silk clusters.
- Adoption of traceability, quality certification and sustainability standards accepted by premium brands.