The Economic Times

Textile output surges, but apparel production stays in the red. Whats driving the divergence?

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.