"West Asia conflict hits Bhilwara textile industry, Rs 1000 crore fabric exports", 12 March 2026

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has begun to affect the textile industry in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, with export orders being stalled and trade disruptions impacting shipments worth around Rs 800 to Rs 1000 crore, industry representatives said...

RK Jain, General Secretary of Mewar Chamber of Commerce Industrial Organisation, told that the city's textile sector is facing challenges due to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.

"... if the war continues in the near future, exports from here could be affected. Currently, export orders are on hold," he said.

According to Jain, several shipments are either stalled locally or stuck at ports, while some export orders have been temporarily put on hold by overseas buyers due to the uncertain situation.

The Gulf region and Europe remain key export destinations for the Bhilwara textile industry.

Jain said yarn produced in Bhilwara is exported to Bangladesh and European countries, while a portion is also exported to Gulf countries. Fabric exports, on the other hand, are largely directed towards Gulf countries and European markets...