India’s Textile Exports Dip, Apparel Shipments Rise In H1 FY26

Indian textile and apparel exports recorded mixed performance in the first half of 2025, according to an analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI).

From April to September 2025, textile exports declined slightly by 1.85%, reaching US$ 9.97 billion, compared to US$ 10.16 billion in the same period last year. In contrast, apparel exports grew by 3.42%, reaching US$ 7.76 billion against US$ 7.51 billion in April–September 2024. Combined, textile and apparel exports saw a marginal increase of 0.39%, totaling US$ 17.74 billion.

However, September 2025 saw a sharper decline in exports. Textile shipments fell by 10.45% to US$ 1.62 billion, while apparel exports dropped 10.14% to US$ 997.54 million, compared to September 2024. Overall, cumulative textile and apparel exports for the month fell 10.34% to US$ 2.62 billion.

CITI’s analysis highlights that while apparel exports maintained steady growth over the half-year, textiles faced a slowdown, with September witnessing significant month-on-month decline.