What happened: textile and apparel export growth with multiple competitiveness measures
The Ministry of Textiles, through a written reply in the Lok Sabha by the Minister of State for Textiles Shri Pabitra Margherita, reported higher India’s textile and apparel exports (including handicrafts) and outlined government schemes aimed at boosting production and export competitiveness.
Export performance reported by the Government
India’s textile and apparel exports (including handicrafts) increased from ₹2,97,004 crore in 2023–24 to ₹3,19,573 crore in 2024–25 and ₹3,25,339 crore in 2025–26, recording 4.7% CAGR growth during the period (provisional data from DGCIS, rounded off).
Segment-wise export values reported (value in ₹ crore):
Ready-made garments: 120,305 (2023–24) → 135,428 (2024–25) → 139,350 (2025–26). Cotton textiles: 101,495 → 104,064 → 102,427. Man-made textiles: 42,059 → 44,788 → 46,254. Carpets: 11,553 → 13,037 → 12,887. Jute products: 2,925 → 3,385 → 3,381. Silk products: 988 → 1,370 → 2,262. Wool & woolen textiles: 1,593 → 1,355 → 1,566. Handloom products: 1,162 → 1,201 → 1,359. Handicrafts (excluding handmade carpets): 14,925 → 14,945 → 15,855.
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