Describe the growth and development of the cotton textile industry in India.

India has its old tradition and monopoly in manufacturing good quality of cotton textiles before and during the British rule. There was a large market of handspun Indian woven cloth which was in great demand in the international markets.

The availability of raw materials and cheap labour and the right climate and soil made it possible for the fast expansion of the cotton industry in the region

The manufacturing of the handwoven cloth was time taking and was also expensive. Soon with the industrial revolution the British set up mechanized factories and textile mills that produced 'cheap and good quality' fabrics through mechanized units.