India’s apparel market set to cross $146 billion by 2029, ranks fourth globally
Rising demand for comfort, casualwear and functionality is reshaping apparel choices, while smaller towns are emerging as important consumption centres
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Rising demand for comfort, casualwear and functionality is reshaping apparel choices, while smaller towns are emerging as important consumption centres
Indias domestic apparel market, which is now the fourth-largest globally, is projected to rise from $95.7 billion (8 lakh crore) in CY2025 to $146.3 billion (12 lakh crore) by CY2029, representing a …
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