Need more free trade pacts to compete with Bangladesh, others in textile exports: V-P Radhakrishnan

Key Points

1. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan advocates for more FTAs for India to compete in global textile exports (December 20, 2025).
2. India aims for a $350 billion textile market size by 2030, including $100 billion in exports.
3. India is the 6th largest exporter of textiles and apparels globally.
4. India's textiles and apparel exports were $37.75 billion in FY 2024-25.
5. AEPC reports Indian apparel exports grew by 10% in 2024-25.
6. RMG exports during April-November 2025-26 stood at $10.08 billion.