New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- The Indian apparel export sector is breathing a sigh of relief and looking toward a decade of unprecedented growth. Following a period of turbulence and heavy penalties, a recent government announcement has revitalised the industry, particularly in hubs like Tiruppur.

On the recently announced US-India trade deal, that proposed to lower the tariffs to 18%, A Sakthivel, Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) and the Founder & Chairman of Poppys Knitwear said, "With a lower tax rate of 18% compared to other nations and a strong domestic supply chain, India is well-positioned to lead the sector."

"For the last six months, we've been going through a lot of turmoil since the tariffs were imposed. We were...