India Textile Exports Surge 4.7% Annually Between Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2025-26

India's textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, increased from ₹2,97,004 crore in 2023–24 to ₹3,25,339 crore in 2025–26, registering a CAGR growth of 4.7% during the period. The Government monitors India's export of Textile & Apparel and works with stakeholders to mitigate challenges. Exports grew in more than 100 countries in 2025–26 compared with 2024–25.

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Prelims-testable facts

01India's textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, increased from ₹2,97,004 crore in 2023–24 to ₹3,25,339 crore in 2025–26.
02The CAGR growth of India's textile and apparel exports was 4.7% during the period 2023-24 to 2025-26.
03India's textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, registered growth in more than 100 countries in 2025–26 compared with 2024–25.
04The share of exports in Indian GDP has increased from 19.8% in 2015 to 21.2% in 2024.
05India's textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, grew 7 per cent during the April-October period of FY25 to USD 21.35 billion.
06The outbound shipments from the sector stood at USD 20 billion in the April-October period of FY25.
07Contributing to around 8% in total India's export during 2023-24, the T&A sector is the second largest employer.

Trap alerts

Most people think the growth rate of textile exports has been constant over the years, but actually it has fluctuated between 4.7% and 7%.
Most people think India's textile exports are only increasing in a few countries, but actually they have registered growth in more than 100 countries.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding India's Textile and Apparel Exports: 1. India's textile and apparel exports have increased by ₹1,28,335 crore between 2023-24 and 2025-26. 2. The Government has implemented a scheme to provide subsidies to exporters in the textile sector. 3. India's textile and apparel exports have registered growth in more than 50 countries in 2025-26. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 3 is correct because fact #4 states that India's textile & apparel including Handicrafts exports (value in Rs. Cr) registered growth in more than 100 countries in 2025–26 compared with 2024–25.

Statement I & IIhard

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Government regularly monitors India's export of Textile & Apparel and continues to work with all stakeholders including exporters and industry to mitigate the impact of any challenges. Statement-II: This monitoring is necessary because India's textile and apparel exports have been increasing rapidly over the years, making it essential for the Government to keep a close eye on the sector. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

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