India's textile exports are strong in over 100 countries.
By yash chouhan 2025-12-17 13:28:42
India's Textile Exports Grew by 4.6% in the Last Four Financial Years, Exports Increased to Over 100 Countries
India's exports of textiles and apparel, including handicrafts, have registered an annual growth of 4.6 percent over the last four financial years, rising from USD 31.58 billion in 2020-21 to USD 37.75 billion in 2024-25. This growth has been recorded across more than 100 countries, Parliament was informed.
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh told the Rajya Sabha that despite shifts in global supply chains since the pandemic, India's export performance has remained robust. This growth is attributed to strong demand for ready-made garments, cotton and man-made fiber textiles, carpets, and handicrafts.
The Minister stated that the government has adopted a multi-pronged strategy to enhance global competitiveness across the entire textile value chain, including high-value segments, while modernizing domestic infrastructure.
As part of this effort, seven PM MITRA parks have been sanctioned with significant investments to create integrated textile infrastructure. The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles has also been expanded to attract substantial investments in man-made fiber apparel, fabrics, and technical textiles.
Support for research and development, innovation, and market development has been strengthened through the National Technical Textiles Mission. Skilling and technology upgradation are being promoted through schemes like SAMARTH and Silk Samagra-2.
An Export Promotion Mission has been launched to improve trade finance, market access, branding, and compliance for exporters, supported by 100 percent credit guarantee for MSMEs.
To support traditional artisans, the Ministry is implementing programs that provide raw material assistance, upgraded equipment, solar lighting, marketing support, concessional loans, and social security. Under the Handloom Promotion Assistance Scheme, thousands of weavers have received upgraded looms and accessories. The inclusion of artisans on the India Handmade e-commerce portal and government marketplaces has also expanded market access and direct sales opportunities.
