New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- India's competitiveness in the global textile market will increasingly depend on supply chain efficiency, delivery timelines, technology adoption and policy certainty, rather than factory-level production costs alone, according to an analysis presented around the ITMF Annual Conference 2026 in Fortaleza, Brazil.

The analysis noted that tariffs and shifting trade relationships may help India attract export orders, but retaining buyers will require reliable fabric availability, processing capacity, quality, logistics and timely execution, TOI reported.

Data from the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) showed that around 95 per cent of new short-staple spindles shipped globally in 2025 went to Asia an...