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India’s Textile Exports Rise 5.37% In July Despite Global Trade Uncertainties

India’s major textile commodities recorded a 5.37% rise in exports in July 2025, reaching $3.1 billion compared with $2.94 billion in the same month last year, the Ministry of Textiles announced on Wednesday.

The ministry highlighted that the sector continues to demonstrate resilience despite global trade uncertainties.

“India’s textile exports continue to chart a positive growth trajectory, reaffirming the sector’s role as a key driver of employment, exports, and economic growth,” it said in a statement.

For the April–July 2025 period, cumulative textile exports stood at $12.18 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.87%.

The steady rise underscores the industry’s ability to navigate fluctuating international market conditions while maintaining its contribution to India’s economic performance.

Six Key Textile Commodities Lead Performance

The government said that total exports across six major textile commodity groups, readymade garments, cotton textiles, manmade fibre textiles, jute, carpets, and handicrafts, crossed $3.1 billion in July 2025.

The statement attributed the momentum to sustained demand in readymade garments, jute, carpets, and handicrafts. This, it added, highlights the industry’s diversified product strength, ranging from cotton and MMF-based textiles to traditional handicrafts and eco-friendly jute products.

The textiles and apparel industry remains one of India’s largest employment generators and a significant contributor to foreign exchange earnings.

Despite concerns over global trade headwinds, supply chain disruptions, and shifting demand patterns in key export markets, the sector has sustained its growth path.

Analysts suggest that the mix of modern production in garments and manmade fibre alongside traditional exports such as jute, carpets, and handicrafts has strengthened India’s competitive edge in global trade.

The textile ministry reaffirmed that the sector plays a pivotal role in boosting India’s employment base, especially in rural and semi-urban areas where much of the labour-intensive production occurs.

Its sustained growth, officials noted, reflects the combined impact of policy support, global demand, and the adaptability of producers to shifting market conditions.

The performance in July is expected to encourage further optimism within the industry as exporters continue to expand their presence in established and emerging markets alike.

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