textile industry
India’s textile sector has shown strength despite global challenges. The country’s total textile exports increased to Rs 3.16 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26, which is more than Rs 3.09 lakh crore last year. This increase has been recorded at a time when high tariffs were in force in the major market America. Despite this, global demand for Indian products remained and exporters strengthened their hold in new markets. Segments like ready-made garments, man-made fibers and handmade have supported this growth.
India’s textile export sector is once again showing signs of strength. According to the latest data of the Textile Ministry, the country’s total textile exports increased by 2.1 percent to Rs 3.16 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26. This growth has come at a time when the global trade environment was not entirely favourable, especially in a big market like the US due to high tariffs.
Exports increased despite American tariffs
The tariffs imposed by America gradually increased to 50 percent in 2025 and remained in force till February 2026. Despite this, Indian exporters made strategic changes and expanded their exports to diverse markets. Between April 2025 and February 2026, India increased exports to more than 120 countries, reflecting the expanding global reach of the sector.
Significant growth in exports was recorded in UAE, UK, Germany, Spain, Japan, Egypt and African countries like Nigeria, Senegal and Sudan. Especially in Sudan, the increase of more than 200 percent is an indication that Indian products are increasingly being accepted in new and emerging markets. Segment-wise, ready-made garments (RMG) remained the largest contributor. Exports of this category reached Rs 1.39 lakh crore, registering a growth of 2.9 percent. At the same time, a strong growth of 3.6 percent was seen in man-made fiber and its related products. The handicrafts sector, especially excluding carpets, was the fastest growing segment with a growth of 6.1 percent.
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