Primus Partners charts path to raise textile exports to $100 billion

Six-point strategy aims to diversify exports, expand global markets, and strengthen India’s position as a leading textile manufacturing hub.

The textile sector is one of India’s oldest and most vital industries, contributing approximately 2.3 per cent to India’s GDP, 13 per cent to industrial production, and 10.5 per cent to total exports. Globally, India ranks as the second-largest producer of textiles and garments and the fifth-largest exporter, encompassing a wide range of products including apparel, home furnishings, and technical textiles.

Primus Partners, a leading Indian management consulting firm, has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to propel India’s textile exports to $100 billion over the next five years. Anchored in a six-point strategy, the roadmap outlines key recommendations to diversify export offerings, integrate Industry 4.0, increase skilled manpower, enhance infrastructure, and build industry capacity. Launched at a time of shifting global trade dynamics and new tariff alignments, the roadmap positions India to become a preferred sourcing destination and a global leader in textile manufacturing.

The document titled ‘Roadmap for $100 Bn Exports in 5 Years: Six Recommendations that will drive the Textile Industry’ talks about:

• Integration of industry 4.0 in the textile sector: Will lead to approximately a 15% reduction in operational waste
• Encouraging Free Trade Agreements and Market: Will boost India’s Textile Competitiveness
• Strengthening existing operational subsidies: Will enhance Textile Industry advantage
• Establishing specialized training centres in key textile hubs, focusing on tier 2 & tier 3 cities: Will raise the skilled workforce share to 50 per cent
• Transforming textile MSMEs to global giants: By Moving from Small to Scalable Enterprises
• Focus on driving growth and exports through technical textiles: Will reinforce share in global Technical Textile Market

Kanishk Maheshwari, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Primus Partners, said, “These six strategic recommendations serve not just as directional guidance but as a comprehensive blueprint to accelerate the growth of India’s textile industry. By diversifying export products, expanding into new markets, attracting investments, strengthening logistics and infrastructure, and building long-term capacity, we believe India is well-positioned to significantly enhance its global standing in textiles. On the policy front, the implementation of reciprocal tariffs represents more than just relief—it is a defining opportunity for India to emerge as a preferred sourcing hub for the US market. Furthermore, the recent Free Trade Agreement with the UK presents a pivotal moment to strengthen the industry’s global competitiveness. With a focused approach and timely execution, these recommendations have the potential to propel India’s textile exports to $100 billion over the next five years, firmly establishing the nation as a global leader in textile manufacturing.”

The textile sector stands at the cusp of significant expansion, presenting a strategic opportunity for national economic growth. The recommendations urge policymakers to support initiatives that drive operational efficiency, streamline supply chains, and promote higher value addition—critical factors for sustaining competitiveness in a changing tariff landscape.