Union government sets $21 billion textile export target for Tamil Nadu by 2030
The Indian government has set a target for Tamil Nadu to reach $21 billion in textile and apparel exports by 2030, with a significant portion expected from the Tiruppur cluster. Officials emphasized the role of research, development, and new market diversification in achieving this goal.
Why it matters
Setting ambitious export targets for key industrial clusters is a strategic move to boost India's manufacturing sector and global trade competitiveness.
The Union government has set a target of $21 billion worth textile and apparel exports from Tamil Nadu by 2030, said T.N. Venkatesh, Principal Secretary, Department of Handlooms, Textiles, Khadi, and Handicrafts, Tamil Nadu, in Tiruppur on Sunday (June 28, 2026).
The article reports on government policy and industry goals without editorializing.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in