RMG exports in Tirupur rise against national trends
By shruti lashkari 2025-07-17 12:31:08
Tiruppur’s RMG Exports Rise 12% in Q1 FY26, Defying National Trend
TIRUPPUR: Tiruppur, widely known as India’s Knitwear Capital, recorded a strong 11.7% growth in ready-made garment (RMG) exports during the first quarter of FY2025-26, reaching ₹12,193 crore.
According to official data, the city’s RMG exports grew from ₹10,919 crore in the April–June quarter of the previous fiscal (FY2024-25) to ₹12,193 crore this year, underlining its resilience and growing global demand.
This performance stands out against the broader backdrop of India’s textile exports, which declined by 0.94% during the same period. However, apparel exports nationally posted an 8.91% increase, contributing to an overall 3.37% growth in combined textile and apparel exports, as per figures released by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI).
A. Sakthivel, Vice-Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), welcomed Tiruppur’s performance, calling it a reflection of the sector’s steady recovery and robust momentum.
“This is a strong indicator of consistent performance despite global economic uncertainties and fluctuating demand,” he said. “Such growth reaffirms India’s competitiveness in the global apparel market.”
He added that sustained efforts in policy advocacy, market intelligence, and capacity building will further support Tiruppur’s export growth in the coming quarters.
