India is working to expand its textile manufacturing base beyond traditional hubs such as Tirupur, Surat, Panipat and Ludhiana, by engaging with states that currently have limited industry presence. The textiles ministry is in talks with Chhattisgarh, Kerala and Jharkhand to support new manufacturing clusters, an official said.

India aims to double its textile and apparel exports to $100 billion by 2030, with a nationwide exercise and summit focusing on strategies for key hubs. Discussions centered on…

India is working to expand its textile manufacturing base beyond traditional hubs such as Tirupur, Surat, Panipat and Ludhiana, by engaging with states that currently have limited…