CMAI study projects India apparel market at $146 bn
In short
A CMAI study said India’s apparel market could reach $146 billion. It also said rural India made up $55.9 billion, or 58%, of the total in 2025.
The report points to rural demand and casualwear as key drivers. It does not say how the study was done or what may change the outlook.
What the reporting says
A CMAI study projected India’s apparel market will reach $146 billion, with rural India accounting for $55.9 billion, or 58% of the total, in 2025. The source says rural demand and casualwear are expected to propel the market, based on the industry study. The immediate implication is stronger growth in apparel demand, but the reporting does not provide the study’s full methodology or timeline beyond 2025.
Why it matters
The CMAI study says rural India contributed $55.9 billion, or 58% of India’s apparel market in 2025, and projects the market at $146 billion. This points to stronger demand from rural buyers and casualwear categories for apparel companies and retailers. The reporting does not state which companies are expected to benefit most or how the estimate was produced.