India’s textile and apparel exports have recorded steady growth over the past five years, increasing from US $ 31.58 billion in 2020–21 to US $ 37.75 billion in 2024–25, Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh informed the Lok Sabha on 16th December.
The growth reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%, with Indian textile products now being exported to more than 100 countries worldwide.
In a written reply to the House, the minister stated that the sector’s export performance has remained resilient despite global supply chain disruptions in the post-pandemic period. He attributed this resilience primarily to increased exports of ready-made garments, along with strong performance in cotton and man-made fibre textiles, carpets and handicrafts.
The minister further noted that the government has adopted a comprehensive, multi-pronged strategy to enhance the global competitiveness of the textile sector by addressing the entire value chain, including a focus on higher-value segments.
Key measures highlighted include the approval of seven PM MITRA Parks, with a total outlay of Rs 4,445 crore (US $ 492 million), aimed at creating integrated and world-class textile infrastructure. In addition, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles, valued at Rs 10,683 crore (US $ 1.18 billion), has been introduced to promote the manufacture of man-made fibre apparel, fabrics and technical textiles.
According to the minister, the government is also extending support through technology upgradation initiatives, skill development programmes and export promotion schemes, with the objective of further strengthening India’s position in the global textile trade.
