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India's textile sector continues to show remarkable resilience despite global headwinds. July exports reached $3.1 billion with a solid 5.3% year-on-year growth. The cumulative April-July period saw exports totaling $12.18 billion, maintaining positive momentum. This performance underscores the sector's crucial role in employment generation and economic development.

Key Points: India Textile Exports Grow 5.3% in July Defying Global Uncertainties

  • Readymade garment exports grew 4.75% to $1.34B in July
  • Cumulative April-July textile exports reached $12.18B with 3.87% growth
  • Carpet exports surged over 8% while handicrafts grew over 10%
  • Government schemes like PLI and PM MITRA Parks boosting sector modernization
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India's textile exports chart positive growth trajectory despite global uncertainties

India's textile exports hit $3.1B in July, growing 5.3% year-on-year, driven by strong performance in garments, carpets, and handicrafts.

"The industry’s performance highlights India’s diversified product strength - Ministry of Textiles statement"

New Delhi, Aug 20

India's textile and apparel sector has continued to demonstrate resilience despite the global uncertainties, to chart a positive growth trajectory in July, reaffirming the sector’s role as a key driver of employment, exports and economic growth.

According to quick estimates released by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence & Statistics (DGCIS), exports of major textile commodities in July reached $3.1 billion, marking a 5.3 per cent year-on-year growth compared to $2.94 billion in the same month last year.

For the period April–July 2025, cumulative textile exports stood at $12.18 billion, reflecting a growth of 3.87 per cent over the corresponding figure of $11.73 billion for the same period of the previous year.

The segment-wise figures show that exports of readymade garments $1.34 billion in July this year, up from $1.28 billion in July 2024, representing a 4.75 per cent growth. Cumulative exports for April–July this year have recorded a 7.87 per cent growth to $5.53 billion, compared to $5.13 billion last year.

Exports of cotton textiles, including yarn, fabrics, made-ups, and handlooms, rose by 5.2 per cent to $1.02 billion during the month from $970.5 million in July 2024. Cumulative exports April–July 2025 stood at $3.88 billion, nearly unchanged from $3.89 billion last year.

Carpet exports grew by over 8 per cent $133 million, while exports of handicrafts recorded a robust double-digit growth of over 10 per cent to touch $153.4 million in July.

Total exports of the six major textile commodity groups crossed $3.1 billion in July 2025, showing resilience against mixed global trade conditions. Sustained demand in readymade garments, jute, carpets, and handicrafts contributed significantly to the growth momentum, according to a statement by the Ministry of Textiles on Wednesday.

The industry’s performance highlights India’s diversified product strength, spanning from cotton and MMF-based textiles to traditional handicrafts and eco-friendly jute, the statement said.

Initiatives under schemes such as RoSCTL, RoDTEP, PLI for Textiles, PM MITRA Parks, and National Technical Textiles Mission, National Handloom & Handicraft Development Programme are enabling the sector to modernise, innovate, and diversify, while initiatives like SAMARTH are equipping the workers with the necessary skills, the statement added.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone from Surat's textile industry, I can confirm the positive sentiment on ground. The government schemes are actually helping small exporters like us. PLI for Textiles has been a game changer!
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Michael C
While the growth numbers look good, we need to focus more on value addition. Still too much focus on raw materials and basic garments. The real money is in premium finished products.
Nisha Z
My mother works in a handloom unit in Varanasi. The SAMARTH training program has helped her learn new techniques and earn better. These numbers represent real livelihoods improving across India 🙏
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Aditya G
The eco-friendly jute and handicraft segments showing strong growth proves that sustainability sells globally. We should market our "green textiles" more aggressively to Western markets.
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Sarah B
I work in fashion retail in London, and demand for Indian textiles and handicrafts has definitely increased. The quality and uniqueness of Indian products is becoming more appreciated here.

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