India`s textiles exports report growth in November despite steep US tariffs
The textiles ministry has said that the exports of textiles and apparel including handicrafts from India rose 9.4% on year-on-year (YoY) to $2.85 billion in November 2025 from $2.60 billion in November 2024. The ministry has pointed that the US is the largest export market for India's textile and apparel industry despite of steep 50% tariffs imposed on Indian goods.
The Indian textile and apparel industry is estimated at $179 billion in 2024-25. During the period, domestic market for Indian textile and apparel is projected at $142 billion, while export market valued at $37 billion. In November 2025, the key segments like ready-made garments (RMG), man-made yarn/fabrics/ made-ups, cotton yarn/fabrics/made-ups and handloom products and handicrafts, have registered considerable growth. In November 2025, the RMG segment reported 11.30% rise, while man-made yarn/fabrics/ made-ups and cotton yarn/fabrics/made-ups and handloom products grew 15.70% and 4.10%, respectively. Further, output of handicrafts (excluding handmade carpets) surged 29.70%.
The ministry noted that the exports of RMG rose 3.60% YoY during the January-November 2025. Meanwhile, exports of jute products reported 6.10% YoY growth during the same period. Further, the cumulative exports of textiles and apparel (excluding handicrafts) during January-November grew marginally to $32.56 billion as compared to $ 32.47 billion in the same period last year.
