New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- Import of ready-made garments from Bangladesh fell sharply by 27 percent to USD 257 million during April-September 2025, compared to the same period the previous year, in the wake of restrictions imposed by the Indian government that helped boost the domestic market.

Sources in the Ministry of Textiles said the move helped cushion the impact of the US tariffs, as the import restrictions coupled with GST reforms encouraged the domestic industry.

India's global exports of textiles, apparel, and made-ups grew marginally by 0.1 percent during April-September 2025, compared to the corresponding period in 2024.

The government, on May 17, restricted the imports of RMG from Bangladesh and allowed only from Kolkata and Nha...