India's Textile Exports Show Strong Growth in August 2026
India's textile sector recorded robust export performance in August 2026, with total exports increasing by 16.1% year-on-year to ₹29,776 crore compared to ₹25,656 crore in August 2025. The cumulative performance for the April–August 2026 period reached ₹1.43 lakh crore, registering growth of 10.3% over the corresponding period of the previous year.
The growth was broad-based across major textile segments. In August 2026, exports of cotton yarn, fabrics, made-ups and handloom products grew by 24.1%, while man-made yarn, fabrics and made-ups increased by 19.9%. Carpet exports recorded growth of 15.0%, and handicrafts (excluding handmade carpets) showed particularly strong growth of 41.4%. Ready-made garments of all textiles maintained positive momentum with 6.1% growth during the month.
Cumulative performance during April–August 2026 also remained encouraging across all categories. Cotton textiles grew by 18.0%, man-made textiles by 13.6%, carpets by 11.9%, and handicrafts showed exceptional growth of 44.0% during this five-month period.
The sustained growth across major segments reflects the increasing competitiveness and diversification of India's textile export basket, supported by improved market access, policy interventions, and continued efforts toward value addition and market diversification. The sector remains an important contributor to manufacturing, employment, and India's overall export growth.