On April 22, 2026, the Union Ministry of Textiles released provisional FY 2025-26 export data showing India's textile and handicrafts shipments grew 2.1 per cent to ₹3,16,334.9 crore, up from ₹3,09,859.3 crore in the previous fiscal. The growth was achieved despite higher reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (still India's largest single textile market), reflecting the resilience of the country's diversified export basket. Shipments registered growth in more than 120 destinations during April 2025 to February 2026, with particularly strong gains in West Asia (UAE up 22.3 per cent), East Asia (Japan up 20.6 per cent), Europe (UK 7.8 per cent, Germany 9.9 per cent, Spain 15.5 per cent), and emerging African markets (Egypt 38.3 per cent, Nigeria 21.4 per cent, Senegal 54.4 per cent and Sudan 205.6 per cent). The Ministry credited the resilience to a combination of trade-policy and remission instruments: extension of the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) and the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) schemes beyond 31 March 2026, the operationalisation of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement on 1 October 2025, the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement signed in July 2025, the India-Oman CEPA signed in December 2025, and the announcement of an India-New Zealand FTA on 22 December 2025.
Ministry of Textiles Reports India's Textile and Handicrafts Exports Grew 2.1% to ₹3,16,334.9 Crore in FY 2025-26 on April 22, 2026; Strong Diversification with Growth in 120-Plus Destinations
On April 22, 2026 the Ministry of Textiles reported India's textile and handicrafts exports grew 2.1% to ₹3,16,334.9 crore in FY 2025-26 from ₹3,09,859.3 crore. Despite higher US tariffs, exports rose in 120+ destinations — UAE 22.3%, Japan 20.6%, Germany 9.9%, Sudan 205.6% — supported by RoSCTL/RoDTEP extensions and recent FTAs (EFTA TEPA, UK CETA, Oman CEPA, NZ FTA).
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- On April 22, 2026, the Ministry of Textiles released provisional FY 2025-26 data showing textile and handicrafts exports grew 2.1 per cent year-on-year to ₹3,16,334.9 crore (up from ₹3,09,859.3 crore in FY 2024-25).
- Growth was achieved despite higher US reciprocal tariffs; the United States remains India's largest textile export market.
- Exports registered growth in more than 120 destinations during April 2025 to February 2026.
- Standout growth markets included UAE (+22.3 per cent), Japan (+20.6 per cent), Germany (+9.9 per cent), Spain (+15.5 per cent), UK (+7.8 per cent), Egypt (+38.3 per cent), Nigeria (+21.4 per cent), Senegal (+54.4 per cent) and Sudan (+205.6 per cent).
- Trade-policy support included extension of RoSCTL and RoDTEP schemes beyond 31 March 2026.
- Recent FTAs supporting exports: India-EFTA TEPA in force from 1 October 2025; India-UK CETA signed July 2025; India-Oman CEPA signed December 2025; India-New Zealand FTA announced 22 December 2025.
- The diversified destination mix is positioned as the key buffer against single-market shocks like US tariffs.
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Consider the following statements regarding India's textile and handicrafts exports for FY 2025-26 reported on April 22, 2026:\n1. Total exports rose 2.1 per cent year-on-year to ₹3,16,334.9 crore.\n2. Exports declined in over 120 destinations because of higher US reciprocal tariffs.\n3. UAE, Japan, Egypt and Sudan were among the standout high-growth destinations.\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is correct: total exports grew 2.1 per cent to ₹3,16,334.9 crore. Statement 2 is incorrect: exports actually GREW in 120-plus destinations during April 2025 to February 2026, not declined. Statement 3 is correct: UAE (+22.3 per cent), Japan (+20.6 per cent), Egypt (+38.3 per cent) and Sudan (+205.6 per cent) all posted standout growth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the value and growth rate of India's textile and handicrafts exports in FY 2025-26?
India's textile and handicrafts exports grew 2.1 per cent year-on-year to ₹3,16,334.9 crore in FY 2025-26, up from ₹3,09,859.3 crore in FY 2024-25, as reported by the Ministry of Textiles on April 22, 2026.
What are RoSCTL and RoDTEP and how do they support textile exports?
RoSCTL (Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies) and RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) are export-remission schemes that refund embedded indirect taxes that are not otherwise recovered through GST, restoring tax-neutrality for exports. Both were extended beyond 31 March 2026 to keep the textile sector competitive.
Which Free Trade Agreements have boosted India's textile market access in FY 2025-26?
India-EFTA TEPA (in force from 1 October 2025), India-UK CETA (signed July 2025), India-Oman CEPA (signed December 2025) and the India-New Zealand FTA announced on 22 December 2025 have collectively widened market access for Indian textiles.
Which export destinations recorded the highest growth?
Sudan (+205.6 per cent), Senegal (+54.4 per cent), Egypt (+38.3 per cent), UAE (+22.3 per cent), Nigeria (+21.4 per cent) and Japan (+20.6 per cent) were among the standout growth markets during April 2025 to February 2026.
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