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Indian textile stocks fell between 2.3% and 6% in Monday’s trade, reflecting sector-wide pressure from rising input costs, muted export demand, and cautious investor sentiment. Key players including Arvind, Vardhman Textiles, and Welspun India witnessed declines, underscoring challenges faced by the industry despite government support for manufacturing and exports.
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Indian textile counters faced a sharp downturn on January 12, 2026, with shares of leading companies sliding between 2.30% and 6%. The decline highlights persistent headwinds in the sector, including higher raw material costs, global demand uncertainty, and margin pressures.
Key Highlights
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Sector-wide fall: Stocks such as Arvind Ltd, Vardhman Textiles, and Welspun India registered notable declines, dragging the broader textile index lower.
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Export challenges: Weak demand from key markets like the US and Europe continues to weigh on revenue visibility.
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Cost pressures: Rising cotton and energy prices have eroded margins, prompting cautious investor sentiment.
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Government support: While schemes like PLI (Production Linked Incentive) aim to boost competitiveness, near-term challenges remain.
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Market outlook: Analysts suggest that sustained recovery will depend on easing input costs and revival in global demand.
This downturn underscores the fragile balance between growth ambitions and operational challenges in India’s textile sector. Investors remain watchful of policy support and global trade trends to gauge future performance.
Sources: Economic Times, Business Standard, Moneycontrol
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