India’s Textile Exports Hit All-Time High in FY26
The headline in your screenshot says “India’s Textile Exports Hit All-Time High in FY26.” The latest official government data supports the record level, with a useful distinction: textile-only exports were ₹3.163 lakh crore, while textiles + apparel + handicrafts reached ₹3.253 lakh crore in FY2025–26. �
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India’s Textile Exports Hit All-Time High in FY26
India’s textile and apparel sector achieved a new export milestone in FY2025–26, with exports including handicrafts reaching ₹3.25 lakh crore, compared with ₹3.20 lakh crore in FY2024–25. The sector recorded export growth across more than 100 countries, highlighting the continued global demand for Indian textile products. �
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Ready-made garments remained the largest export segment, generating approximately ₹1.39 lakh crore in FY26. Man-made textiles also recorded strong performance, while silk products and handicrafts saw notable growth. �
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🌍 Major Export Markets
India’s leading textile and apparel export destinations in FY26 included:
🇺🇸 USA: ₹85,910 crore
🇧🇩 Bangladesh: ₹24,445 crore
🇦🇪 UAE: ₹20,775 crore
🇬🇧 UK: ₹19,652 crore
🇩🇪 Germany: ₹13,200 crore
Exports grew in more than 100 destinations during the year. �
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🧵 Tiruppur Sets a New Record
India’s major textile manufacturing hub Tiruppur also recorded its highest-ever knitwear exports in FY26, reaching approximately ₹46,000 crore, up from ₹44,747 crore in FY25. �
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🚀 Government Push for Textile Exports
The government is supporting the sector through initiatives including PM MITRA Parks, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, National Technical Textiles Mission, SAMARTH, and the Export Promotion Mission. These measures aim to improve manufacturing capacity, competitiveness, technology adoption and global market access. �
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📈 Why It Matters
The record export performance strengthens India’s position as a global textile and apparel manufacturing hub. It also creates opportunities for manufacturers, exporters, MSMEs, logistics providers and supply-chain businesses.
Key takeaway:
₹3.25 lakh crore → FY26 textile, apparel & handicraft exports → 100+ export destinations → stronger position in global textile trade. �
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