India’s textile output rose 13.1% in August 2026 while apparel production fell 7.4%

The Economic Times’ PTI report says India’s textile output rose 13.1% in August 2026 from a year earlier, while apparel production fell 7.4%. Apparel Export Promotion Council chair A Sakthivel said the industries cover different stages: yarn and fabric respond partly to raw-material prices and intermediate demand, while finished garments are more directly tied to export orders and global retail demand. Industry figures expect festive-season demand to support apparel.