Chandrima Chatterjee, Secretary General of the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), discusses the resilience of India's textile sector amidst mounting trade pressures. Highlighting recent data, Chatterjee noted that export estimates through November showed a 12% increase, which she views as a sign that the industry is successfully learning to diversify. However, she cautioned that "diversification of 30% of your market cannot be done overnight," stressing that such a shift requires significant groundwork and policy support. The remarks follow a Parliamentary Standing Committee meeting in Coimbatore where industry leaders addressed the impact of US tariffs. Chatterjee revealed that CITI surveys from the last two quarters show increasing pressure on businesses, with trade outlooks appearing dismal from January. She emphasized that this is a critical time for the government to implement measures ensuring cost competitiveness across the textile value chain to mitigate the impact of international trade negotiations.