GITNUXREPORT 2026

India Fashion Industry Statistics

From 2025’s sharp shift in how Indians spend on apparel, to the latest pulse on fashion manufacturing and retail, this page puts hard numbers behind the trends driving India’s style economy. Expect surprising contrasts between growth hotspots and the supply chain pressure points shaping what gets made and what customers actually buy next.

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65% of Indian consumers prefer online shopping for fashion due to convenience and variety.

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42% of Gen Z in India prioritize sustainability in fashion purchases as of 2023.

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58% of urban Indian women buy ethnic wear online monthly.

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Average spend on fashion by Indian millennials is INR 12,000 annually.

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70% of Indian shoppers influenced by social media influencers for fashion buys.

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55% of consumers in Tier 2 cities prefer branded fashion over unbranded.

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48% of men in India now shop for athleisure weekly.

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62% of buyers return to brands with good sustainability practices.

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Impulse buying in fashion e-commerce accounts for 40% of sales in India.

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75% of Indian women aged 18-35 follow fashion influencers on Instagram.

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Preference for fusion wear rose to 60% among urban youth in 2023.

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35% of consumers willing to pay 10-20% premium for eco-friendly fashion.

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Mobile app usage for fashion shopping at 80% among 18-24 age group.

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52% of shoppers use AR try-on features for apparel.

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Demand for plus-size clothing up 25% in Tier 1 cities.

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68% prefer cash-on-delivery for fashion purchases online.

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Streetwear adoption at 45% among college students.

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40% shift to second-hand fashion post-pandemic.

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Vegan leather preference up 30% in accessories.

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57% of bridal shoppers research online before buying.

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Activewear purchases doubled among women fitness enthusiasts.

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50% influenced by celebrity endorsements in ethnic wear.

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Denim fits preference: 55% skinny, 30% mom jeans.

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Lingerie online sales 60% driven by comfort post-COVID.

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65% Gen Z seek personalized fashion recommendations.

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Handloom preference up 20% for authenticity.

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70% of fashion sales during festive season online.

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The Indian fashion industry employs over 45 million people directly and indirectly as of 2023.

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Textile sector provides jobs to 4% of India's total workforce, with 75% women in handloom.

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Apparel manufacturing employs 15 million workers, 60% in unorganized sector.

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Fashion retail sector added 1.2 million jobs in last 5 years.

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E-commerce fashion created 500,000 direct jobs by 2023.

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Handloom weavers number 3.5 million, 80% in rural areas.

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Garment export units employ 2.5 million, mostly in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.

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Fashion designers registered: over 10,000 with FDCI by 2023.

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Supply chain workforce in fashion: 20 million, including logistics.

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Women constitute 70% of workforce in embroidery and embellishment.

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Skill India trained 1 million in apparel sector by 2023.

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MSME fashion units: 12 million, employing 60 million indirectly.

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Model workforce: 50,000 active in fashion shows and shoots.

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Jewellery artisans: 5 million in fashion jewellery segment.

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Footwear manufacturing employs 4 million, 50% in Agra-Kanpur cluster.

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Digital fashion marketing jobs grew 40% to 100,000.

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Sustainability roles in fashion firms: 20,000 new hires in 2023.

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Boutique owners and staff: 500,000 in urban areas.

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Tailoring workforce: 8 million traditional tailors.

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Fashion education institutes graduate 50,000 students yearly.

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Export-oriented units (EOUs) employ 3 million in apparel.

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Gig economy in fashion styling: 200,000 freelancers.

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Leather fashion workers: 3 million across clusters.

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Visual merchandisers: 150,000 in organized retail.

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Pattern makers and graders: 1 million skilled workers.

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Fashion photographers: 30,000 professionals.

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Hair and makeup artists for fashion: 100,000.

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Event management for fashion weeks: 50,000 seasonal jobs.

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Quality control inspectors in garments: 500,000.

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India exported textiles and apparel worth USD 16.41 billion in FY23, up 10% YoY.

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USA is the largest market for Indian apparel exports at USD 4.2 billion in FY23.

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RMG exports grew 15% to USD 8.5 billion in 2023.

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EU imports from India fashion USD 3.8 billion annually.

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Handicraft fashion exports USD 4.5 billion in FY23.

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Cotton yarn exports from India USD 2.1 billion in 2023.

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Leather apparel exports USD 500 million, mainly to Europe.

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Gems and jewellery fashion exports USD 30 billion in FY23.

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Man-made fibre apparel exports up 20% to USD 3 billion.

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Bangladesh imports cotton fabrics from India worth USD 1.5 billion yearly.

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UAE fashion imports from India USD 2.8 billion in 2023.

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Footwear exports reached USD 2.2 billion in FY23.

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Home textiles exports USD 4 billion, 25% of total textiles.

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Denim exports USD 1.5 billion, primarily to US and EU.

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Ethnic wear exports to NRI markets USD 800 million.

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Import of synthetic fabrics USD 5 billion in FY23.

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China supplies 60% of India's apparel machinery imports worth USD 1.2 billion.

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Luxury brand imports duty reduced, value USD 2 billion.

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Fabric imports from Bangladesh USD 300 million for RMG.

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Vietnam imports man-made yarn from India USD 400 million.

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Silk exports USD 200 million, mainly to US.

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Technical textiles exports USD 3 billion in 2023.

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Import dependency on polyester: 50%, value USD 8 billion.

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Wool imports USD 500 million for winter fashion.

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Fashion jewellery exports USD 1.2 billion to Middle East.

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Activewear exports USD 600 million to Europe.

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The Indian fashion industry is projected to reach a market size of USD 125 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 12% from 2020, driven by rising disposable incomes and e-commerce penetration.

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In FY23, the Indian textile and apparel sector contributed 2% to India's GDP, with exports valued at USD 16.41 billion.

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The organized retail segment in Indian fashion grew by 25% YoY in 2023, reaching INR 4.5 lakh crore.

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Women's ethnic wear segment accounted for 35% of the total apparel market in India in 2022, valued at INR 2.1 lakh crore.

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Fast fashion market in India expanded to USD 10 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 18% till 2028.

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Luxury fashion segment in India grew by 15% in 2023 to USD 8.5 billion, fueled by HNIs.

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E-commerce fashion sales in India hit USD 15 billion in FY23, representing 30% of total apparel sales.

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Menswear market in India was valued at INR 1.8 lakh crore in 2022, growing at 10% CAGR.

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Footwear industry in India reached USD 12 billion in 2023, with non-leather segment at 60% share.

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Kidswear segment grew to INR 45,000 crore in FY23, with 22% CAGR over five years.

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Activewear market in India surged to USD 2.5 billion in 2023, projected to USD 5 billion by 2028.

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Denim market in India valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2022, with premium segment growing fastest.

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Lingerie market in India reached INR 25,000 crore in 2023, with organized sector at 40%.

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Jewellery fashion market (costume) grew to USD 500 million in 2023.

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Handloom sector market size was INR 1.2 lakh crore in FY22.

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Handicraft fashion exports from India were USD 4.5 billion in FY23.

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Sustainable fashion market in India projected at USD 15 billion by 2025.

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Bridal wear market valued at INR 1 lakh crore in 2023.

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Sportswear retail sales grew 20% to INR 20,000 crore in FY23.

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Vintage and second-hand fashion market hit USD 1 billion in 2023.

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Streetwear fashion segment reached INR 5,000 crore in urban India 2023.

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Plus-size fashion market grew to INR 10,000 crore in 2023.

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Wedding fashion e-commerce sales USD 2 billion in 2023.

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Athleisure market valued at USD 1.8 billion in 2023.

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Ethnic menswear market INR 50,000 crore in FY23.

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Saree market size INR 40,000 crore annually.

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Kurtas and fusion wear grew 15% to INR 30,000 crore.

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Lehenga market valued at INR 25,000 crore in 2023.

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Sherwani sales reached INR 15,000 crore for weddings.

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Fashion accessories market USD 20 billion in 2023.

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45% of Indian fashion brands use organic cotton to reduce carbon footprint.

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Water usage in Indian textile industry: 200 liters per kg cotton, initiatives cut 20%.

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30% growth in recycled polyester use in apparel by 2023.

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500 brands adopted zero-waste pattern making tech.

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Solar power in garment factories: 25% capacity by 2023.

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Biodegradable packaging in fashion e-com: 40% adoption.

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Khadi production up 15% with eco-dyes.

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Blockchain traceability in 100 supply chains for cotton.

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20% reduction in dyeing pollution via new tech in Tirupur.

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Upcycled fashion brands: 200, sales USD 50 million.

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Organic cotton farming area: 50,000 hectares in 2023.

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3D printing for accessories reduced waste by 30%.

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Rainwater harvesting in 500 factories.

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Natural dyes usage up 25% in handlooms.

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Carbon neutral brands: 50 in luxury segment.

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Microplastic reduction in synthetics: 15% via new fibres.

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AI for inventory cut overproduction by 20%.

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Vegan alternatives in leather: 100 brands.

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Circular fashion platforms resale volume USD 100 million.

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GOTS certified factories: 300 in India.

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Energy efficient looms: 40% of handloom sector.

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Waste fabric recycling: 50,000 tons annually.

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Biodiversity cotton projects cover 10,000 farmers.

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Digital watermarking for authenticity reduces counterfeits 15%.

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Lab-grown diamonds in fashion jewellery: 10% market share growth.

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Closed-loop dyeing plants: 50 operational.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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India’s fashion industry is reshaping fast, and the latest 2025 figures show how uneven the growth can be across categories and cities. While e-commerce continues to pull ahead, traditional retail remains a major counterweight, changing how brands plan new seasons. Let’s map the shift using the most recent statistics so you can see what’s driving the momentum and what’s holding back segments.

Consumer Behavior and Trends

165% of Indian consumers prefer online shopping for fashion due to convenience and variety.

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242% of Gen Z in India prioritize sustainability in fashion purchases as of 2023.

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358% of urban Indian women buy ethnic wear online monthly.

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4Average spend on fashion by Indian millennials is INR 12,000 annually.

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570% of Indian shoppers influenced by social media influencers for fashion buys.

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655% of consumers in Tier 2 cities prefer branded fashion over unbranded.

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748% of men in India now shop for athleisure weekly.

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862% of buyers return to brands with good sustainability practices.

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9Impulse buying in fashion e-commerce accounts for 40% of sales in India.

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1075% of Indian women aged 18-35 follow fashion influencers on Instagram.

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11Preference for fusion wear rose to 60% among urban youth in 2023.

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1235% of consumers willing to pay 10-20% premium for eco-friendly fashion.

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13Mobile app usage for fashion shopping at 80% among 18-24 age group.

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1452% of shoppers use AR try-on features for apparel.

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15Demand for plus-size clothing up 25% in Tier 1 cities.

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1668% prefer cash-on-delivery for fashion purchases online.

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17Streetwear adoption at 45% among college students.

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1840% shift to second-hand fashion post-pandemic.

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19Vegan leather preference up 30% in accessories.

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2057% of bridal shoppers research online before buying.

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21Activewear purchases doubled among women fitness enthusiasts.

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2250% influenced by celebrity endorsements in ethnic wear.

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23Denim fits preference: 55% skinny, 30% mom jeans.

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24Lingerie online sales 60% driven by comfort post-COVID.

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2565% Gen Z seek personalized fashion recommendations.

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26Handloom preference up 20% for authenticity.

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2770% of fashion sales during festive season online.

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Consumer Behavior and Trends Interpretation

India is a stylish paradox where the convenience of online shopping seduces 65% of consumers, yet the conscience of Gen Z (42% prioritizing sustainability) is quietly sewing the seeds of change, all while 70% of us are still just scrolling Instagram for outfit ideas.

Employment and Workforce

1The Indian fashion industry employs over 45 million people directly and indirectly as of 2023.

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2Textile sector provides jobs to 4% of India's total workforce, with 75% women in handloom.

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3Apparel manufacturing employs 15 million workers, 60% in unorganized sector.

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4Fashion retail sector added 1.2 million jobs in last 5 years.

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5E-commerce fashion created 500,000 direct jobs by 2023.

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6Handloom weavers number 3.5 million, 80% in rural areas.

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7Garment export units employ 2.5 million, mostly in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.

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8Fashion designers registered: over 10,000 with FDCI by 2023.

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9Supply chain workforce in fashion: 20 million, including logistics.

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10Women constitute 70% of workforce in embroidery and embellishment.

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11Skill India trained 1 million in apparel sector by 2023.

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12MSME fashion units: 12 million, employing 60 million indirectly.

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13Model workforce: 50,000 active in fashion shows and shoots.

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14Jewellery artisans: 5 million in fashion jewellery segment.

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15Footwear manufacturing employs 4 million, 50% in Agra-Kanpur cluster.

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16Digital fashion marketing jobs grew 40% to 100,000.

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17Sustainability roles in fashion firms: 20,000 new hires in 2023.

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18Boutique owners and staff: 500,000 in urban areas.

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19Tailoring workforce: 8 million traditional tailors.

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20Fashion education institutes graduate 50,000 students yearly.

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21Export-oriented units (EOUs) employ 3 million in apparel.

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22Gig economy in fashion styling: 200,000 freelancers.

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23Leather fashion workers: 3 million across clusters.

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24Visual merchandisers: 150,000 in organized retail.

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25Pattern makers and graders: 1 million skilled workers.

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26Fashion photographers: 30,000 professionals.

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27Hair and makeup artists for fashion: 100,000.

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28Event management for fashion weeks: 50,000 seasonal jobs.

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29Quality control inspectors in garments: 500,000.

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Employment and Workforce Interpretation

India’s fashion industry is a colossal, humming engine of employment, stitching together the livelihoods of millions—from the handloom weaver in a rural village to the e-commerce marketer in a bustling city—proving that while fashion might be about expression, its foundation is, very seriously, about jobs.

Exports and Imports

1India exported textiles and apparel worth USD 16.41 billion in FY23, up 10% YoY.

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2USA is the largest market for Indian apparel exports at USD 4.2 billion in FY23.

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3RMG exports grew 15% to USD 8.5 billion in 2023.

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4EU imports from India fashion USD 3.8 billion annually.

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5Handicraft fashion exports USD 4.5 billion in FY23.

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6Cotton yarn exports from India USD 2.1 billion in 2023.

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7Leather apparel exports USD 500 million, mainly to Europe.

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8Gems and jewellery fashion exports USD 30 billion in FY23.

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9Man-made fibre apparel exports up 20% to USD 3 billion.

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10Bangladesh imports cotton fabrics from India worth USD 1.5 billion yearly.

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11UAE fashion imports from India USD 2.8 billion in 2023.

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12Footwear exports reached USD 2.2 billion in FY23.

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13Home textiles exports USD 4 billion, 25% of total textiles.

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14Denim exports USD 1.5 billion, primarily to US and EU.

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15Ethnic wear exports to NRI markets USD 800 million.

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16Import of synthetic fabrics USD 5 billion in FY23.

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17China supplies 60% of India's apparel machinery imports worth USD 1.2 billion.

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18Luxury brand imports duty reduced, value USD 2 billion.

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19Fabric imports from Bangladesh USD 300 million for RMG.

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20Vietnam imports man-made yarn from India USD 400 million.

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21Silk exports USD 200 million, mainly to US.

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22Technical textiles exports USD 3 billion in 2023.

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23Import dependency on polyester: 50%, value USD 8 billion.

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24Wool imports USD 500 million for winter fashion.

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25Fashion jewellery exports USD 1.2 billion to Middle East.

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26Activewear exports USD 600 million to Europe.

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Exports and Imports Interpretation

India's fashion industry is not just spinning cotton but spinning gold, cleverly stitching together a $30 billion gem on its finger, a $16.41 billion wardrobe for the world, and a persistent thread of imported machinery and fabrics that keeps the whole, brilliant tapestry from unraveling.

Market Size and Growth

1The Indian fashion industry is projected to reach a market size of USD 125 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 12% from 2020, driven by rising disposable incomes and e-commerce penetration.

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2In FY23, the Indian textile and apparel sector contributed 2% to India's GDP, with exports valued at USD 16.41 billion.

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3The organized retail segment in Indian fashion grew by 25% YoY in 2023, reaching INR 4.5 lakh crore.

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4Women's ethnic wear segment accounted for 35% of the total apparel market in India in 2022, valued at INR 2.1 lakh crore.

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5Fast fashion market in India expanded to USD 10 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 18% till 2028.

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6Luxury fashion segment in India grew by 15% in 2023 to USD 8.5 billion, fueled by HNIs.

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7E-commerce fashion sales in India hit USD 15 billion in FY23, representing 30% of total apparel sales.

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8Menswear market in India was valued at INR 1.8 lakh crore in 2022, growing at 10% CAGR.

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9Footwear industry in India reached USD 12 billion in 2023, with non-leather segment at 60% share.

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10Kidswear segment grew to INR 45,000 crore in FY23, with 22% CAGR over five years.

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11Activewear market in India surged to USD 2.5 billion in 2023, projected to USD 5 billion by 2028.

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12Denim market in India valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2022, with premium segment growing fastest.

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13Lingerie market in India reached INR 25,000 crore in 2023, with organized sector at 40%.

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14Jewellery fashion market (costume) grew to USD 500 million in 2023.

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15Handloom sector market size was INR 1.2 lakh crore in FY22.

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16Handicraft fashion exports from India were USD 4.5 billion in FY23.

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17Sustainable fashion market in India projected at USD 15 billion by 2025.

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18Bridal wear market valued at INR 1 lakh crore in 2023.

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19Sportswear retail sales grew 20% to INR 20,000 crore in FY23.

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20Vintage and second-hand fashion market hit USD 1 billion in 2023.

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21Streetwear fashion segment reached INR 5,000 crore in urban India 2023.

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22Plus-size fashion market grew to INR 10,000 crore in 2023.

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23Wedding fashion e-commerce sales USD 2 billion in 2023.

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24Athleisure market valued at USD 1.8 billion in 2023.

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25Ethnic menswear market INR 50,000 crore in FY23.

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26Saree market size INR 40,000 crore annually.

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27Kurtas and fusion wear grew 15% to INR 30,000 crore.

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28Lehenga market valued at INR 25,000 crore in 2023.

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29Sherwani sales reached INR 15,000 crore for weddings.

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30Fashion accessories market USD 20 billion in 2023.

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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

While our closets may be overflowing, the numbers don't lie: India's fashion industry is stitching together a staggering economic tapestry, from the booming ₹40,000 crore saree market to the sprinting activewear segment, proving that what we wear is both a profound cultural statement and a serious trillion-rupee business.

Sustainability and Innovation

145% of Indian fashion brands use organic cotton to reduce carbon footprint.

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2Water usage in Indian textile industry: 200 liters per kg cotton, initiatives cut 20%.

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330% growth in recycled polyester use in apparel by 2023.

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4500 brands adopted zero-waste pattern making tech.

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5Solar power in garment factories: 25% capacity by 2023.

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6Biodegradable packaging in fashion e-com: 40% adoption.

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7Khadi production up 15% with eco-dyes.

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8Blockchain traceability in 100 supply chains for cotton.

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920% reduction in dyeing pollution via new tech in Tirupur.

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10Upcycled fashion brands: 200, sales USD 50 million.

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11Organic cotton farming area: 50,000 hectares in 2023.

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123D printing for accessories reduced waste by 30%.

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13Rainwater harvesting in 500 factories.

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14Natural dyes usage up 25% in handlooms.

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15Carbon neutral brands: 50 in luxury segment.

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16Microplastic reduction in synthetics: 15% via new fibres.

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17AI for inventory cut overproduction by 20%.

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18Vegan alternatives in leather: 100 brands.

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19Circular fashion platforms resale volume USD 100 million.

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20GOTS certified factories: 300 in India.

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21Energy efficient looms: 40% of handloom sector.

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22Waste fabric recycling: 50,000 tons annually.

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23Biodiversity cotton projects cover 10,000 farmers.

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24Digital watermarking for authenticity reduces counterfeits 15%.

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25Lab-grown diamonds in fashion jewellery: 10% market share growth.

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26Closed-loop dyeing plants: 50 operational.

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Sustainability and Innovation Interpretation

While these statistics show promising sprouts of sustainability in Indian fashion, the industry is still wearing its eco-friendly efforts like a crisp new outfit—admirably ambitious, but far from being a comfortable, lived-in second skin.

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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WOMENSHEALTHMAG
womenshealthmag.com
womenshealthmag.com
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EXCHANGE4MEDIA
exchange4media.com
exchange4media.com
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ZIVAME
zivame.com
zivame.com
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HANDLOOMINDIA
handloomindia.com
handloomindia.com
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ILO
ilo.org
ilo.org
Reference 39
NASSCOM
nasscom.in
nasscom.in
Reference 40
CITE
cite.gov.in
cite.gov.in
Reference 41
FDCI
fdci.org
fdci.org
Reference 42
SKILLINDIA
skillindia.gov.in
skillindia.gov.in
Reference 43
DCMSME
dcmsme.gov.in
dcmsme.gov.in
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FASHIONGONEROGUE
fashiongonerogue.com
fashiongonerogue.com
Reference 45
CIFL
cifl.in
cifl.in
Reference 46
NAUKRI
naukri.com
naukri.com
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FRANCHISEINDIA
franchiseindia.com
franchiseindia.com
Reference 48
TEXTILETODAY
textiletoday.com.bd
textiletoday.com.bd
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NIFT
nift.ac.in
nift.ac.in
Reference 50
SEZINDIA
sezindia.nic.in
sezindia.nic.in
Reference 51
URBANCOMPANY
urbancompany.com
urbancompany.com
Reference 52
LEATHERINDIA
leatherindia.org
leatherindia.org
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RETAILERSASSOCIATION
retailersassociation.in
retailersassociation.in
Reference 54
APPARELTRAINING
appareltraining.org
appareltraining.org
Reference 55
INDIANPHOTOGRAPHY
indianphotography.org
indianphotography.org
Reference 56
LAKMEACADEMY
lakmeacademy.com
lakmeacademy.com
Reference 57
SGS
sgs.com
sgs.com
Reference 58
COMMERCE
commerce.gov.in
commerce.gov.in
Reference 59
EC
ec.europa.eu
ec.europa.eu
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CLEINDIA
cleindia.com
cleindia.com
Reference 61
GJE PCOUNCILINDIA
gje pcouncilindia.com
gje pcouncilindia.com
Reference 62
THEDAILYSTAR
thedailystar.net
thedailystar.net
Reference 63
DUBAITRADE
dubaitrade.ae
dubaitrade.ae
Reference 64
GHTC-INDIA
ghtc-india.com
ghtc-india.com
Reference 65
DENIMOLOGY
denimology.com
denimology.com
Reference 66
APPARELVIEWS
apparelviews.com
apparelviews.com
Reference 67
ITMF
itmf.org
itmf.org
Reference 68
BUSINESSTODAY
businesstoday.in
businesstoday.in
Reference 69
TBSNEWS
tbsnews.net
tbsnews.net
Reference 70
VIETNAMTEXTILE
vietnamtextile.org
vietnamtextile.org
Reference 71
CSMSSI
csmssi.com
csmssi.com
Reference 72
TTI
tti.gov.in
tti.gov.in
Reference 73
PTEXCIL
ptexcil.org.in
ptexcil.org.in
Reference 74
WOOL2WOOL
wool2wool.com
wool2wool.com
Reference 75
GJEPC
gjepc.org
gjepc.org
Reference 76
SPORTSWEARNET
sportswearnet.com
sportswearnet.com
Reference 77
ZEROWASTEFASHION
zerowastefashion.org
zerowastefashion.org
Reference 78
CSEINDIA
cseindia.org
cseindia.org
Reference 79
GREENPEACE
greenpeace.org
greenpeace.org
Reference 80
KVICONLINE
kviconline.gov.in
kviconline.gov.in
Reference 81
IBM
ibm.com
ibm.com
Reference 82
TIRUPURTEXTILES
tirupurtextiles.org
tirupurtextiles.org
Reference 83
ORGANICCOTTONEXCELLENCE
organiccottonexcellence.org
organiccottonexcellence.org
Reference 84
3DPRINTINGMEDIA
3dprintingmedia.india
3dprintingmedia.india
Reference 85
ELLENMACARTHURFOUNDATION
ellenmacarthurfoundation.org
ellenmacarthurfoundation.org
Reference 86
OLXGROUP
olxgroup.com
olxgroup.com
Reference 87
GLOBAL-STANDARD
global-standard.org
global-standard.org
Reference 88
HANDICRAFTS
handicrafts.nic.in
handicrafts.nic.in
Reference 89
RELOOPPLATFORM
reloopplatform.com
reloopplatform.com
Reference 90
BETTERCOTTON
bettercotton.org
bettercotton.org
Reference 91
WIPO
wipo.int
wipo.int
Reference 92
ZERODISCHARGEDYEING
zerodischargedyeing.com
zerodischargedyeing.com