The great textile reset: Can India seize the opportunity? - The HinduBusinessLineSENSEX 77,656.09+ 286.98NIFTY 24,334.55+ 115.50CRUDEOIL 7,798.00 -337.00GOLD 163,330.00+ 101.00SILVER 244,425.00+ 205.00SENSEX 77,656.09+ 286.98NIFTY 24,334.55+ 115.50NIFTY 24,334.55+ 115.50CRUDEOIL 7,798.00 -337.00CRUDEOIL 7,798.00 -337.00GOLD 163,330.00+ 101.00'; } document.getElementById("lgdv").innerHTML = htmlElements; } function numberformat(i) { return Number(parseFloat(i).toFixed(2)).toLocaleString('en', { minimumFractionDigits: 2 }) } async function gatherResponse(response) { const { headers } = response; const contentType = headers.get('content-type') || ''; if (contentType.includes('application/json')) { return await response.json() } return response.text(); } function getWidth() { if (Math.max(document.body.scrollWidth,document.documentElement.scrollWidth,document.body.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.clientWidth) > 991) { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "none"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "block"; } else { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "none"; } } getWidth();]]>India’s strengths in bedding and furnishings offer immediate growth opportunities | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY MThe global textile industry is undergoing a fundamental shift as brands and retailers reduce their dependence on China and diversify sourcing networks, according to a Nuvama report. The global textile market has expanded steadily and is projected to approach $1.8 trillion by CY27. China’s share of global apparel exports has declined steadily, while Vietnam, Bangladesh and other Asian suppliers have gained ground. India, meanwhile, retains a leading position in global home-textile exports. As retailers diversify sourcing beyond China, India’s established strengths in bedding and furnishings offer immediate growth opportunities. Future growth, however, will hinge on export competitiveness and the ability to capitalise on the ongoing global supply-chain diversification. Compiled by Dhuraivel GunasekaranPublished on August 25, 2026Sign into Unlock benefits!Access 10 free stories per monthAccess to comment on every storySign up/Manage to our newslettersGet notified by email for early preview to new features, discounts & offers${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }