India’s textile and apparel sector posted steady growth in July 2025, with exports of major commodities rising 5.37 per cent to $3.10 billion from $2.94 billion a year ago, the government said on Wednesday.According to the Textile Ministry, the industry has demonstrated resilience despite global uncertainties, reaffirming its role as a key driver of employment, exports, and economic growth, PTI reported.As per quick estimates released by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence & Statistics (DGCIS), cumulative textile exports for April-July 2025 rose 3.87 per cent to $12.18 billion against $11.73 billion last year.The six major textile commodity groups together crossed $3.1 billion in shipments during July, supported by sustained demand for ready-made garments, jute, carpets, and handicrafts.Ready-made garment exports rose 4.75 per cent year-on-year to $1.34 billion in July, while cumulative exports for April-July stood at $5.53 billion, up 7.87 per cent from $5.13 billion in the same period last year.The ministry said the performance highlights India’s diversified product strength, spanning cotton and man-made fibre-based textiles to traditional handicrafts and eco-friendly jute.
