According to a recent analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), India's textile and apparel exports experienced robust growth in January 2025. Textile exports surged by 16.14 per cent compared to January 2024, while apparel exports saw a significant jump of 11.45 per cent. This positive trend resulted in a cumulative growth of 13.88 per cent for textile and apparel exports in January 2025 compared to the same period last year.

The table below provides a detailed breakdown of the export figures:

The data reveals that the growth in textile and apparel exports has outpaced the overall growth in Indian exports. This strong performance can be attributed to several factors, including increasing demand from key export markets and the industry's efforts to enhance competitiveness.

The CITI analysis also highlights the contribution of various segments within the textile and apparel sector. Cotton yarn, fabrics, and made-ups, along with handloom products, registered a significant increase of 16.41 per cent in January 2025 compared to the previous year. Man-made yarn, fabrics, and made-ups also showed healthy growth of 12.14 per cent. Other notable segments include jute manufacturing, carpets, and handicrafts, which have all contributed to the overall positive performance of the sector.

The growth in textile and apparel exports is a positive sign for the Indian economy, as it contributes to employment generation, foreign exchange earnings, and overall industrial development. The government's initiatives to support the textile and apparel industry, such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, are also expected to further boost the sector's growth in the coming years.