EconomySunday, 28 June 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu textile export target of $21 billion by 2030 and Tiruppur’s $11.5 billion role
The Union government has set a $21 billion textile and apparel export target for Tamil Nadu by 2030, with Tiruppur expected to contribute nearly $11.5 billion.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 28, 2026 in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu Principal Secretary T.N. Venkatesh said the Union government has fixed a $21 billion textile and apparel export target for Tamil Nadu by 2030, while Tiruppur cluster alone is expected to contribute nearly $11.5 billion.
Key specifics
- India’s textile and apparel export target is $100 billion by 2030.
- Tamil Nadu’s share in that national target is one-fifth, according to T.N. Venkatesh.
- Tiruppur cluster alone is projected to contribute nearly $11.5 billion by 2030.
- The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹1,250 crore for “Thozhi hostels” in industrial clusters.
- A Centre of Excellence for athleisure will be set up in Tiruppur.
Exam lens
Economy and industry question: textile export targets, Tiruppur cluster, ₹1,250 crore Thozhi hostels, and the $100 billion national goal are the key facts for a TNPSC one-liner on Tamil Nadu’s export strategy.