Textile Ministry Survey unveils domestic textiles market size at Rs 14.95 lakh crore in 2024

Exam-focused facts from the 9 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Textiles market size grew from Rs 4.89 lakh crore in 2010 to Rs 14.95 lakh crore in 2024 at 8.3% CAGR.
Man-made fibre (MMF) and blended products account for 52.2% of the product basket.
Cotton-based products contribute 41.2%, silk 5.2%, and woollen 1.3%.
Household sector contribution rose from Rs 4.18 lakh crore in 2010 to Rs 8.77 lakh crore in 2024.
Per capita demand increased from Rs 2,119 in 2010 to Rs 6,066 in 2024, marking 7.8% CAGR.
Women consumers drive 55.5% of textile purchases against 44.5% by men.
Sustainable textiles demand reached Rs 37,000 crore in 2024, with reused/retailored items forming 58%.
Rural households consume 58% of technical textiles, urban 42%.