India Textile Exports Decline 2.2%
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026
The decline in India's textile and garment exports, as reported by Global Trade Research Initiative, suggests a loss of market share and raises concerns about the effectiveness of India's economic reforms. This could negatively impact investor confidence in India's manufacturing sector and its overall economic competitiveness.
India's textile and garment exports experienced a 2.2% decline, reaching $35.8 billion in the fiscal year 2025-26, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative. Key segments such as cotton textiles, ready-made garments, and carpets saw contractions, while only handicrafts showed slight growth. Ajay Srivastava, founder of Global Trade Research Initiative, pointed out that the apparent growth in India — Indian rupee terms is due to currency depreciation rather than increased competitiveness. This trend indicates that India is losing market share in global markets, particularly in labor-intensive sectors, despite ongoing government initiatives. The situation raises critical policy questions regarding the efficacy of reforms and calls for an urgent investigation into bottlenecks affecting export growth.
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