Union government aims for $21 billion in textile and apparel exports from Tamil Nadu by 2030. T.N. Venkatesh, Principal Secretary of Department of Handlooms,Textiles, Khadi,and Handicrafts,announced target at meeting in Tiruppur on June 28,2026. This fits with India's broader goal of $100 billion in textile exports by same year,with Tamil Nadu expected to deliver one-fifth.
Tiruppur cluster alone projected to hit $11.5 billion in exports. Achieving this will need investment in R&D and free trade agreements. Tamil Nadu government plans to meet industry needs, like building hostels for women workers. ₹1,250 crore set aside for “Thozhi hostels” in industrial areas,including Tiruppur.
Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh spoke on sector's history,saying annual exports topped $44 billion just once since 1998. Exports now at $38 billion,with $100 billion target by 2030. Singh urged garment exporters to find new markets, pushing for 20% shift to new regions . Current free trade deals, like with Japan, not boosting export volumes much.
Also,a Centre of Excellence for athleisure will rise in Tiruppur,backing region's textile growth .
