♦ India’s textile sector recorded steady growth in global markets during FY 2025-26, with total exports rising by 2.1 percent to Rs.3,16,334.9 crore, according to the Ministry of Textiles. The increase from Rs.3,09,859.3 crore in FY 2024-25 reflects sustained international demand and the sector’s competitiveness across key product categories, including garments, yarn, fabrics, and handicrafts.

♦ Ready-made garments (RMG) continued to dominate India’s textile exports, growing by 2.9 percent to Rs.1,39,349.6 crore. Cotton yarn, fabrics, made-ups, and handloom products recorded relatively stable growth of 0.4 percent, reaching Rs.1,02,399.7 crore. Meanwhile, man-made textiles posted stronger gains, with exports rising 3.6 percent to Rs.42,687.8 crore.

♦ Among value-added segments, handicrafts (excluding handmade carpets) emerged as the fastest-growing category, registering a 6.1 percent increase to Rs.15,855.1 crore.