KVIC reports record sales, employment
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported May 26, 2026 · Last updated May 27, 2026
The record sales and production growth of Khadi and Village Industries products indicate a positive trend for the rural economy in India>>>. This growth, coupled with increased employment and future e-commerce initiatives by the India — Khadi and Village Industries Commission>>>, suggests potential for sustained economic expansion and investment opportunities in related sectors.
The India — Khadi and Village Industries Commission>>> (KVIC) announced record-breaking performance for Khadi and Village Industries products in the financial year 2025-26. Sales reached Rs 1,87,105 crore, a 501% increase from 2013-14, while production surged 380% to Rs 1,25,296 crore. Employment in the sector grew by 56% to 2.04 crore people, significantly contributing to rural livelihoods in India>>>. The Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) established 66,494 new units, creating over 7.3 lakh jobs. KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar expressed confidence in sales crossing Rs 2.51 lakh crore in 2026-27 and highlighted plans to launch an e-commerce platform and discuss collaborations with the India — Indian Army>>>. The growth is attributed to the guidance of Narendra Modi>>>, inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi>>>, and the efforts of rural artisans.
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