Answer: 2.3%
Notes: The textile and apparel sector contributes about 2.3% to India’s GDP in 2026. The sector accounts for around 13% of industrial production. It represents approximately 8.63% of India’s total exports. The textile industry provides employment to over 45 million people directly. The estimated market size of the Indian textile industry is USD 179 billion. The sector is the second-largest employer after agriculture.
