India Blankets and Quilts Market

India Blankets and Quilts Market Overview:

The India blankets and quilts market size reached USD 0.39 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 0.92 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 10.00% during 2025-2033. The market is witnessing significant growth driven by rising consumer demand for comfort, seasonal essentials, and home decor enhancements and rapid growth in e-commerce platforms. Increasing urbanization, improved living standards, and the popularity of designer and branded bedding products are shaping consumer preferences and influencing the India blankets and quilts market share.

India Blankets and Quilts Market Trends:

Rising Urbanization and Lifestyle Changes

The shift toward urban living has significantly influenced consumer preferences in India, particularly in home furnishing choices. As more people move to cities, there's a growing demand for well-furnished, aesthetically pleasing, and comfortable homes. Blankets and quilts are no longer seen as just necessities for warmth but are also part of interior decor and personal style. The urban middle class, with increasing disposable income, is seeking products that combine functionality with visual appeal. This lifestyle evolution has led to increased demand for lightweight, colorful, and premium bedding items. Moreover, nuclear family structures often result in a higher per capita consumption of home products, further fueling the blankets and quilts market across urban India.

Seasonal Demand and Climatic Diversity

India’s varied climate, ranging from extremely cold northern regions to relatively milder southern states, creates consistent seasonal demand for blankets and quilts. Winters in the north and hill regions require heavier insulation, driving demand for woolen and thick quilted products, while moderate climates in other parts of the country sustain the use of lighter quilts year-round. Additionally, cold waves and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns due to climate change have made seasonal bedding products more essential across regions. Manufacturers and retailers now cater to region-specific needs, offering a wide variety of materials, sizes, and thermal ratings. This climate-driven purchasing behavior contributes significantly to steady, regionally segmented market demand for blankets and quilts in India. For instance, in December 2024, on a trial basis, the Madurai Railway Division began providing covered blankets in the first AC coach of the Madurai-Chennai Egmore Pandian Express. The goal of this first-of-its-kind Southern Railway program is to improve passenger comfort and hygiene.

Expansion of Domestic Manufacturing and Export Potential

India is one of the world’s largest textile producers, with strong domestic manufacturing capabilities that support large-scale production of blankets and quilts. Regions like Panipat, Ludhiana, and Tirupur serve as key manufacturing hubs, producing a wide variety of products for both domestic consumption and export. The availability of low-cost skilled labor and raw materials enables competitive pricing, while advancements in textile technology are improving product quality. Government support through schemes like “Make in India” and incentives for textile exporters has further encouraged production scale-up. Additionally, growing international demand for Indian quilts and blankets, especially handcrafted or eco-friendly variants, is opening new revenue streams. This robust supply-side foundation strengthens the overall India blankets and quilts market growth.

India Blankets and Quilts Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, material, application, and distribution channel.

Product Type Insights:

• Blankets
• Quilts
  • Traditional
  • All-Season
  • Winter-Specific
• Premium/Designer Blankets and Quilts

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type. This includes blankets, quilts (traditional, all-season, and winter-specific), and premium/designer blankets and quilts.

Material Insights:

• Natural Fibers
• Synthetic Fibers
• Blended Fabrics

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the material have also been provided in the report. This includes natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and blended fabrics.

Application Insights:

• Household
• Commercial

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes household and commercial.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Online
• Offline

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel have also been provided in the report. This includes online and offline.

Regional Insights:

• North India
• South India
• East India
• West India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

India Blankets and Quilts Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the India blankets and quilts market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the India blankets and quilts market on the basis of product type?
• What is the breakup of the India blankets and quilts market on the basis of material?
• What is the breakup of the India blankets and quilts market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the India blankets and quilts market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What is the breakup of the India blankets and quilts market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the India blankets and quilts market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India blankets and quilts market?
• What is the structure of the India blankets and quilts market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the India blankets and quilts market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India blankets and quilts market from 2019-2033
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India blankets and quilts market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India blankets and quilts industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.