As the festive season draws near, Ahmedabad, one of the largest cotton hubs in India, is seeing a bullish trend in its textile industry. The textile business is poised for success despite the recent implementation of the MSME 45-day payment rule, which initially caused concern among traders.
With Eid-ul-Fitr rapidly approaching, the textile market in the city is booming. Due to strong retail demand, the market is in a buoyant state ahead of the festival season. The processing houses in Ahmedabad can produce over 3 crore metres of fabric every day, and order cycles usually begin four months in advance of each season.
The relatively low cotton costs, which range from Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 61,000 per candy and are seen by industry insiders as relatively inexpensive when compared to the previous two years, are one factor driving up demand. Manufacturers are now able to create fabrics at a lower cost, which benefits traders and has resulted in a notable increase in volume. This is due to lower raw material prices.
A significant portion of the textile business, the denim sector, has also seen a rise in demand. Denim factories have increased their output and are using about 90 per cent of their manufacturing capacity, which indicates that the industry is recovering after a period of weak demand.
Bharat Tex Special Report 2026 
