India and China are the two leading players in global textile production and exports. Both these countries are known for their capability of producing an extensive range of textile & apparel (T&A) products for the global market and for their reputation
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India has overtaken Germany and Italy to emerge as the world´s second largest textile exporter.
Chinas change in cotton policy kicked up dust in India and elsewhere, and though no sea change in global cotton scenario is expected, it triggered off a ripple effect in cotton circles
India exported 1,082 million kgs of cotton yarn, valued at $3.75 billion in the first 10 months (April-January) of fiscal year 2013-14. It is estimated that cotton yarn export for the full fiscal year 2013-14 would be around 1,350 million kgs valued at $4.70 billion.
The SRTEPC has played a transforming role over the years in promoting exports of Indian Man-made fibre textiles. Exports of these items which were negligible in the 1960s, have grown substantially to touch Rs. 34,518 crores (US$5.75 billion) during 2013-14.
The competitiveness of the Chinese clothing industry is set to weaken over the next few years as costs rise. As a result, export growth could falter.
India stands second to China in textile exports, and the former is far ahead of western countries including Germany & Italy, reveals data released by the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC). However, Chinas export is seven times higher than that of Indias.