India’s Textile Exports Rise to ₹3.16 Lakh Crore in FY 2025–26
India’s Textile Sector: Resilience and Global Expansion in 2026
India’s textile and apparel exports have demonstrated steady growth, reaching a total value of ₹3.16 lakh crore in the financial year 2025–26, a 2.1% increase over the previous year. This growth highlights India's strengthening position as a preferred global sourcing hub despite international economic fluctuations.
Segment-wise Growth Performance
The growth was driven by diverse segments within the textile value chain:
- Ready-Made Garments (RMG): Remained the largest contributor with a total value of ₹1.39 lakh crore, growing at 2.9%.
- Man-made Textiles: Recorded a healthy rise of 3.6%, reflecting a shift towards synthetic and technical textiles.
- Handicrafts: Notched the highest growth rate of 6.1%, showcasing the global demand for traditional Indian craftsmanship.
Global Market Outreach
Indian textile products reached consumers in over 120 countries. Strategic growth was particularly noted in the UAE, UK, Germany, Japan, and Egypt. The diversification into these markets has helped mitigate risks associated with slow demand in traditional Western markets.
Policy Support and Incentives
The sector’s competitiveness has been significantly bolstered by key government initiatives:
- RoSCTL: (Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies) ensures that embedded taxes are not exported, making Indian garments competitive.
- RoDTEP: (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) provides a mechanism to refund various taxes and duties incurred during production.
For TNPSC and Civil Services aspirants, these statistics are vital under "Indian Economy" and "Industrial Growth," highlighting the success of export-led manufacturing strategies like 'Make in India'.
