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Textile, apparel exports decline in FY26
Exports of textiles and apparel fell 2.21% in dollar terms in FY2025-26, totaling $35.7 billion, compared with $36.6 billion in the previous year. In rupee terms, exports rose by 2.1%. The fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 marks the period covered by the data.
Why It Matters
The figures indicate a contraction in India's textile and garment exports in the latest fiscal year, signaling shifts in a key sector of the economy.
Timeline
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Publication of article reporting FY26 export data
April 23, 2026
The article reporting these figures was published on April 23, 2026 at 04:40 am IST.
FY2025-26 textiles and apparel exports decline in dollar terms
March 31, 2026
The financial year 2025-26 ended on March 31, 2026. In dollar terms, total textile and garment exports declined by 2.21% to $35.7 billion, from $36.6 billion in the previous year.