India: Textile sales fell 13% in FY21 on COVID-19 impact - 2 minutes read


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According to the temporary information accessible with the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), India textile and apparel exports in 2020-2021 are practically 13% less (in dollar terms) than the earlier year.


The exports were valued at $29 billion a year ago as against $34 billion out of 2019-2020.


Exports of ready-made garments declined 20.78% last financial year compared with the earlier year, while exports of man-made textile items fell 21.20 %.


TEXPROCIL explained that exports of cotton textiles had declined 2.12%. This was basically a direct result of the COVID spread and its effect on exports last April and May. However, all textile and clothing segments, including carpet, jute, apparel, and MMF products, showed significant development in March this year and this pattern is said to have proceeded in April as well.


The last information, anticipated later this month, might be better for overall Textile exports in 2020-2021. Textile and clothing exports are relied upon to do well in any event till June since nations like the U.S. what's more, U.K. are gazing upward and China has additionally begun purchasing.


Even for apparel exports, the industry is expecting a restoration in worldwide interest during the current financial year. TEXPROCIL brought up that in April a year ago, apparel exports were simply $127 million, while a month ago it was $1,294 million dollars. With the latest thing, the industry can take a gander at a 20% development in attire sends out this monetary year. Be that as it may, it likewise relies upon the pandemic and its effect world over.


Even for apparel exports, the industry is anticipating a revival in global demand during the current financial year. TEXPROCIL brought up that in April last year, apparel exports were just $127 million, while last month it was $1,294 million dollars. With the current trend, the industry can take a gander at a 20% growth in apparel exports this financial year. However, it also depends on the pandemic and its impact world over.


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Source : Thehindu.com