India's textile exports rise 16.1% to ₹29,776 crore in August 2026
On 17 September 2026, the Ministry of Textiles said India's textile exports rose 16.1% year-on-year to ₹29,776 crore in August 2026, from ₹25,656 crore in August 2025.
Summary
India's textile exports for April–August 2026 reached ₹1.43 lakh crore, up 10.3% over the same period last year, the Ministry of Textiles said. In August 2026, handicrafts (excluding handmade carpets) grew fastest at 41.4%, followed by cotton yarn, fabrics, made-ups and handloom products at 24.1%, man-made textiles at 19.9%, carpets at 15.0% and ready-made garments at 6.1%. For April–August, handicrafts grew 44.0% and cotton textiles 18.0%.
Key facts
- August 2026 exports
- ₹29,776 crore (+16.1% y-o-y)
- August 2025
- ₹25,656 crore
- April–August 2026
- ₹1.43 lakh crore (+10.3%)
- Fastest growth (Aug)
- Handicrafts excl. carpets +41.4%
- Ready-made garments (Aug)
- +6.1%
Practice MCQs 2 questions
By how much did India's textile exports grow year-on-year in August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 16.1%
Textile exports rose 16.1% to ₹29,776 crore in August 2026. 10.3% is the April–August growth.
Which textile segment recorded the fastest export growth in August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Handicrafts (excluding handmade carpets)
Handicrafts excluding handmade carpets grew 41.4% in August 2026, the fastest among segments.