Question

Why did the Indian textiles face stiff competition in the early ninteenth century ? Explain three reasons

Answer 1

as England's cotton mill in 18 century started to use powerlooms they produced much good cotton than Indian cotton so they faced stiff competition

Answer 2

Textiles and textile exports declined in India from nineteenth century because :
1) As cotton industries developed in England , industrial groups pressurised the government to impose duties on cotton textiles to enable Manchester goods to sell in Britain without facing any competition

2) Simultaneously , East India Company was persuaded to encourage British manufacturers in Indian markets . Thus, exports of British cotton goods increased dramatically in the early 19th century .

3) The 'native' manufacturers were unable to compete with the cheap and durable goods from Manchester . Manchester goods were exported to India in such profusion that Indian textiles could not keep pace.