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Sri Lanka’s Exports Grow 6.7% In H1 2025

Textile Insights March 20, 2026

Sri Lanka’s export sector posted steady growth in the first half of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 8.34 billion, up 6.7% year-on-year, reflecting resilience amid global uncertainties. Apparel and textile exports recorded a healthy uptick, rising 8.19% to US$ 2.60 billion during

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Tamil Nadu Emerges As India’s Top Textile Exporter With US$ 8 Bn In FY25

Textile Insights March 20, 2026

Tamil Nadu has secured the top position in India’s textile exports, recording shipments worth US$ 7.99 billion in FY2024–25, reflecting a strong growth of over 29% compared to the past four years. The state’s exports have risen steadily from US$ 6.19 billion in FY2020–21, highlighting its growing dominance in the country’s textile trade. With this […]

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India T&A Exports Up 3.37% to US$ 9.08 bn In Q1 FY26

Textile Insights March 19, 2026

India’s textiles and apparel (T&A) exports grew 3.37% year-on-year to US$ 9.08 billion in April–June FY26, led by strong apparel performance, even as textile exports remained subdued. Apparel exports rose 8.91% to US$ 4.19 billion during the quarter, while textile exports declined marginally by 0.94% to US$ 4.89 billion. The trend persisted in June 2025, […]

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West Asia Conflict Pushes Up Costs, Weighs On India’s Apparel Exports

Textile Insights March 18, 2026

The ongoing conflict in West Asia is driving up costs for India’s apparel exporters, with logistics expenses rising by Rs 12 to Rs 55 per garment due to longer shipping routes and war-related surcharges, according to the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC). Citing industry estimates reported by The Times of India, AEPC said exporters are […]

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India’s Textile & Apparel Exports Slip 3.75% In January 2026: CITI

Textile Insights February 23, 2026

India’s textile and apparel (T&A) exports declined 3.75% year-on-year to US$ 3.27 billion in January 2026, according to an analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). Textile exports fell 3.68% to US$ 1.73 billion, while apparel shipments dropped 3.84% to US$ 1.54 billion during the month. The sector’s share in India’s total exports […]

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India’s Textile & Apparel Exports Down 3.75% In January 2026

Textile Insights February 18, 2026

India’s textile and apparel exports declined year on year in January 2026, reflecting weaker shipment volumes amid elevated tariffs in the United States that affected export competitiveness during most of the month. According to data released by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), textile exports fell 3.68% to US$ 1730.65 million in January 2026, […]

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India’s Textile Exports Stay On Growth Track Despite Global Volatility

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

India’s textile and apparel (T&A) sector continued to display resilience and steady momentum despite a soft global trade environment, supported by diversified markets, value-added manufacturing and labour-intensive production capabilities. Export data for December 2025 shows the sector registering its second consecutive month of growth, with outbound shipments rising

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Philippines Garments Exports Seen Growing Up To 5% Next Year

Textile Insights December 18, 2025

The Philippines’ garments and apparel exports are projected to grow by 2 to 5% next year, rising from an estimated US$1 billion in 2025, as the government intensifies efforts to reduce US tariffs and exporters diversify into new markets, according to the Foreign Buyers Association of the Philippines (FOBAP). In a statement released through the […]

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India’s Textile And Apparel Exports Grow 9.4% In November 2025

Textile Insights December 18, 2025

India’s textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, rose to US$ 2855.8 million in November 2025, registering a 9.4% year-on-year growth compared to US$ 2601.5 million in November 2024, according to data released by PIB Delhi. Several key segments reported strong performance during the month. Readymade Garments (RMG) exports increased by 11.3%, while man-made yarn,

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India’s Textile Exports Stay Resilient As Tamil Nadu Leads Growth

Textile Insights December 5, 2025

India’s textile and apparel sector has once again proven its resilience, navigating a turbulent global landscape marked by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and tariff pressures from key markets. Fresh data from the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS) reveals that the country’s textile, apparel and handicraft exports reached US$