India’s textiles, pparel exports up 9.4 pc y-o-y

India’s textiles and apparel exports, including those of handicrafts, stood at USD 2,855.8 million in November 2025, registering a growth of 9.4 per cent year-on-year, according to the government data. The country’s outbound shipments from the textiles sector stood at USD 2,601.5 million in November 2024. The US, which has imposed steep 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, is the largest export market for India’s textile and apparel industry. In 2024-25, the overall size of the textile and apparel sector is estimated at USD 179 billion, comprising the domestic market of USD 142 billion and exports worth USD 37 billion. Key segments that have recorded notable growth during November 2025 include ready-made garments with a jump of 11.3 per cent, man-made yarn/fabrics/ made-ups, etc, with a 15.7 per cent rise, cotton yarn/fabrics/made-ups and handloom products having an increase of 4.1 per cent, and handicrafts which went up by 29.7 per cent, as per a report.

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