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Textile industry is the first manufacturing industry in India. It includes - cotton, jute, silk, wool and synthetic fibre. It generates a lot of employment opportunities.

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1. Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu are the most abundant producers of cotton due to the number of mills in these three states.

2. Maharashtra produces the most amount of cotton clothing in india (40% of the entire production across the country) - Often called the cottonopolis of India Main factors: Abundance of black soil (Location based factor) Humid climate (Meets climatic requirements of cotton) Mumbai as an international port (commercial benefit)

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1. Gujarat: Accounts for nearly 23% of the cotton and Ahmedabad is the largest centre of production with more than 50% of the entire number of mills. Ahemedabad serves as the major Harbour here

2. Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore is also known as the Manchester of South India, producing 6% of the entire cotton in India Most important centres are: Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Trichy. Tuticorin Harbour serves them. Tamil Nadu is home to the historic Binny&Co who set up the Buckingam and Carnatic mills.

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1. The raw material cotton is insufficient.
2. The machinery in the mills are old and overused. This results in low quality and productivity.
3. Power shortage.
4. Labour productivity is low.
5. Indian looms face competition with power loom and synthetic fibre.
6. Sick mills - unused mills going in loss.

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In the entire state, Kolkata is the most abundant producer.

The state enjoys many climatic facilities such as Major ports, humid climate, lots of local labour and huge demand for the fabric.

Very good transport network

Water supply from Hoogly river

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This state is developing in the cotton industry mainly along the western part of UP, mainly in cities like Kanpur.

Others cities such as Moradabad, Lucknow and Agra are getting into the industry.