KVIC data 2025-26: Khadi and Village Industries sales hit record ₹1.87 lakh crore
KVIC's provisional data for 2025-26, released on 26 May 2026, show record sales of ₹1,87,105 crore and production of ₹1,25,296 crore, with employment for 2.04 crore people.
Summary
KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar released provisional data for 2025-26 at KVIC's office at Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat, New Delhi. Sales of Khadi and Village Industries products reached a record ₹1,87,105 crore, up 501% from ₹31,154 crore in 2013-14. Production rose 380% from ₹26,109 crore in 2013-14 to ₹1,25,296 crore. The sector provided employment to 2.04 crore people, a 56% rise over 12 years, and artisans' remuneration rose by up to 275%.
Key facts
- Released
- 26 May 2026, Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat, New Delhi
- Released by
- KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar
- Sales 2025-26
- ₹1,87,105 crore (record; +501% over ₹31,154 crore in 2013-14)
- Production 2025-26
- ₹1,25,296 crore (+380% over ₹26,109 crore in 2013-14)
- Employment
- 2.04 crore people (+56% in 12 years)
- Artisans' remuneration
- Up to 275% increase
Practice MCQs 2 questions
As per KVIC's provisional data for 2025-26, sales of Khadi and Village Industries products reached about:
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Correct answer: C — ₹1.87 lakh crore
Sales reached a record ₹1,87,105 crore; ₹1,25,296 crore is the production figure.
Consider the following statements about KVIC's provisional data for 2025-26: 1. Sales grew by about 501% compared with 2013-14. 2. The value of production in 2025-26 was higher than the value of sales. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Sales rose 501% over 2013-14 to ₹1,87,105 crore; production was ₹1,25,296 crore, which is lower than sales.