According to a report by Bengaluru-based Climate Risk Horizons, Tamil Nadu's textile industry stands to save between ₹1,560 crore and ₹3,250 crore annually by shifting to renewable energy. The report highlights that rising fuel and energy costs are undermining the competitiveness of the sector, which has seen exports plateau at approximately $7.4 billion since 2017. The total energy expenditure in the textile sector has nearly doubled over the past four years, leading to increased fuel cost intensity. The report emphasizes that India’s textile industry has the highest carbon footprint among major exporting countries, with emissions exceeding 12.5 kg CO2e per kg of textile. Transitioning to renewable energy-powered electric heating is seen as a viable solution to enhance cost competitiveness while simultaneously reducing emissions. The report calls for global brands to facilitate large-scale electrification of heat processes and for the Tamil Nadu government to promote renewable energy deployment, particularly among micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to bolster economic growth and employment.