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India's Textile Triumph: Exports Grow in 111 Nations Despite Global Headwinds

India's textile sector has shown impressive resilience in challenging global conditions. Exports expanded to 111 countries with a solid 10% growth rate during the first half of FY 2025-26. Key markets like UAE, Japan, and European nations drove this expansion with double-digit growth. This success reflects the effectiveness of India's export diversification strategy and manufacturing competitiveness.

Key Points: India Textile Exports Grow 111 Countries FY 2025-26

  • Exports grew 10% across 111 countries reaching $8.49 billion
  • UAE and Japan led growth with 14.5% and 19% increases respectively
  • Ready-made garments and jute sectors drove expansion with 3-5% growth
  • Diversification strategy reduced dependence on traditional markets amid tariffs
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India's textile exports growth recorded in 111 countries, shows resilience and diversification

India's textile exports show 10% growth across 111 countries despite global challenges, with UAE, Japan and UK leading expansion in FY 2025-26.

"This performance highlights the sector's adaptability and competitiveness in the face of global uncertainties. - Official Release"

New Delhi, November 12

India's Textile & Apparel, including handicrafts exports, demonstrated remarkable resilience in the first half of FY 2025-26 despite global headwinds and tariff-related challenges in major markets.

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): India's Textile & Apparel, including handicrafts exports, demonstrated remarkable resilience in the first half of FY 2025-26 despite global headwinds and tariff-related challenges in major markets.

India's global exports of textiles, apparel and made-ups grew marginally by 0.1% during April-September 2025, compared to the corresponding period in 2024.

According to the release, some of the large export markets for India, which clocked impressive growth rates, were the UAE (14.5%), the UK (1.5%), Japan (19.0%), Germany (2.9%), Spain (9.0%) and France (9.2%). On the other hand, some of the other markets that recorded higher growth rates were Egypt (27%), Saudi Arabia (12.5%), Hong Kong (69%), etc.

These 111 markets contributed USD 8,489.08 million during April-September 2025, compared to USD 7,718.55 million in the previous year--reflecting a 10% growth and an absolute increase of USD 770.3 million.

The key sectors driving this growth included Ready-Made Garments (RMG) of all Textiles, with a 3.42% growth, and Jute, with a 5.56% growth.

This performance highlights the sector's adaptability and competitiveness in the face of global uncertainties.

India's continued expansion into non-traditional markets reinforces the Government's policy focus on export diversification, value addition, and global market integration under the "Make in India" and "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiatives.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
While the growth numbers look good, I'm concerned about the quality of jobs being created. Are we ensuring fair wages and working conditions for our textile workers? Growth should benefit everyone, not just exporters.
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Arjun K
The diversification to 111 countries is the real story here. No longer dependent on just a few markets. This strategic expansion will protect our exports during global downturns. Well done to our textile exporters!
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Sarah B
As someone working in the fashion industry, I can see the quality of Indian textiles improving dramatically. European markets are increasingly appreciating our craftsmanship. The 9.2% growth in France proves this!
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Vikram M
Great to see traditional sectors like jute showing 5.56% growth. Our heritage industries still have so much potential. Hope the government continues supporting these sustainable, eco-friendly options.
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Karthik V
The numbers are encouraging but we need to focus more on value addition. Instead of just exporting raw materials, we should be pushing for finished products with Indian branding. That's where the real profit lies.

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