Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- The landmark trade agreement between India and the United States is being widely welcomed as a major turning point for India's textile and apparel industry, with stakeholders viewing it as a powerful catalyst for strengthening bilateral trade and accelerating export growth. The Ministry of Textiles has described the agreement as a significant step forward in deepening textile trade relations between the two countries and unlocking fresh opportunities for Indian manufacturers and exporters.

One of the most notable outcomes of the agreement is expanded access to the United States' massive global import market for textiles, apparel, and made-ups, estimated at nearly $118 billion. The US is already India's largest expo...