Textile output surges, but apparel production stays in the red. What’s driving the divergence?
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- ✓Government data showed industrial output grew 8 percent in August 2026.
- ✓While the textile industry saw strong growth of 13.1 percent, apparel production fell by 7.4 percent.
- ✓A Sakthivel said these indices "need not necessarily move in line with overall industrial output." Experts hope festive demand helps apparel makers soon.
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- BUSINESS
- Reported By
- The Economic Times
- Reading Speed
- 6 Minute(s)
- Market Focus
- India Economy
Synopsis
Government data reveals growth of 8 percent in industrial output for August 2026, driven by manufacturing. Apparel production, however, declined by 7.4 percent in the same month, indicating ongoing challenges. In contrast, the textile industry has shown strong growth of 13.1 percent, signaling a divergence in trends. Experts suggest that upcoming festive seasons could boost demand for apparel manufacturing in the near future.
New Delhi: The government's industrial output data, which showed robust growth in August this year, buoyed by the overall manufacturing sector's performance, indicated a prolonged contraction in apparel production, even as the upstream textile industry logged firm upward momentum.
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