Textile and Apparel Sector
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What was asked, and of whom?
The question asked the Ministry of Textiles about measures to strengthen the textile and apparel sector's global competitiveness, address trade challenges, and support exporters, particularly MSMEs. The Ministry of Textiles provided the answer.
Who asked / answered
Shri Vivek Thakur, Shri Hasmukhbhai Somabhai Patel (asked); Ministry of Textiles (answered)
What the government said
- India's textile and apparel exports stood at ₹3,25,339 crore in 2025-26, up 1.8% from ₹3,19,573.2 crore in 2024-25
- PM MITRA Parks Scheme
- PLI Scheme for Textiles
- National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)
- SAMARTH Scheme
- RODTEP Scheme extended to 30 September 2026
- Temporary exemption from customs duty on Cotton (5201) from 1 June to 31 October 2026
- Temporary exemption from customs duties on key MMF inputs (PTA, MEG)
- Rationalisation of GST rates for MMF value chain
- RELIEF initiative for exporters affected by geopolitical disruptions
- RoSCTL Scheme extended to 30 September 2026
- Focus on 40 priority countries
- 16 FTAs in force, including India-UK CETA
- FTA with EU concluded, FTA with New Zealand signed
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q30 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (section: question) |
| Year | 21.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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21.07.2026
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