India's Apparel Market Projected to Reach $146 Billion by 2029, Driven by Rural Demand
India's apparel market is projected to grow from $95.7 billion in 2025 to $146.3 billion by 2029, driven by rural and smaller-town consumption, casualwear, and faster growth in womenswear and kidswear. The market is expected to grow at a 9% CAGR, with offline retail dominating sales. Rising aspirations in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and a shift toward comfort and versatility are key growth factors, while menswear remains the largest segment but is outpaced by womenswear and kidswear in growth rates.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (71/100). Lens Score 37/100.
Outlets measured: mint, economictimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (68–72/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 7 Oct, 04:46 pm. Other outlets followed.