India’s apparel market is valued at $95.7 billion in 2025, but sportswear holds only about 1 per cent despite athleisure hype and growth expectations.
CMAI-1Lattice data shows men lead sportswear at $630 million, ahead of kids at $250 million and women at $150 million.
Among men, 17 per cent of track pant or suit buyers bought online, while major offline chains already stock the category.India’s apparel market is valued at $95.7 billion in 2025, but sportswear holds only about 1 per cent despite athleisure hype and growth expectations.
CMAI-1Lattice data shows men lead sportswear at $630 million, ahead of kids at $250 million and women at $150 million.
Among men, 17 per cent of track pant or suit buyers bought online, while major offline chains already stock the category.
India’s athleisure trend is growing, but sportswear is just 1%
