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The textile industry occupies a unique place in our country. After China, India is the second most preferred textile destination.

Our major advantages in textile, overcoming china are easy availability of raw material, spinning, weaving and garmenting capabilities.

Most fascinating varieties of yarn, fabric, home textiles, home furnishings and much more are seen in the bag of this rich culture.

The home furnishing industry in India offers a splendid range of bedspreads, curtains, linen, placemats, cushion covers, table covers, kitchen accessories, made-ups, bath linen, and other home furnishings.

A variety of floor coverings such as carpets, durries, druggets, rugs and namdhas are also immensely popular. Textile Industry is the second largest employment generator after agriculture. It accounts for 14% of the total Industrial production and contributes to around 30% of the total exports. With substantial value-addition at each stage of processing, it gives a major contribution to the country's economy.

The textile industry has became an export-oriented unit and earns foreign exchange for the country besides ensuring reasonable remuneration to the weavers and artisans involved in these industries.

The major importers of Indian textiles are USA, UK, UAE, Germany and many more. Home Textiles Bed linen, table linen and towels dominate India's home textile exports.

Other home textiles that also participate in textile exports are drapery, cushion covers, and kitchen linen.

Home textiles have an immense scope in the export market. Many companies are expanding in the basic home products like bed linen and towels. Exports of Home textiles, cotton terry towels, madeups have been increasing significantly too.

Other products like upholstery, curtains, furnishings, cushions etc also needs due attention. As per the experts the country exported approximately US"1.2 billion worth of home textiles last year. Almost 80 percent of overseas shipments are sent to the US and the European countries.

Though these products are gaining importance in the outside market, the competition faced by the Chinese is very strong. For now the going is fine, but India should focus on high value items, where China does not operate. This will result in higher realizations and in turn boost the topline of textile companies.

Also government initiative to further boost the export rates of home textiles have turned out to be a fruitful endeavor. The government has come up with many plans to provide home textile manufacturers and exporters with any kind of financial help required by them. They have also started promotional schemes through exhibitions and demonstration centers, buyer-seller meets and various other techniques. There is scope for home textile exports from India, but only if we can manufacture the right products now. Apart from these the demand for Indian cotton and silk made ups are also on the popularity list of the importing countries.

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