Tamil Nadu’s exports stood at ₹67,863 crore (~$7.22 billion), reinforcing its leadership driven by strong apparel and knitwear clusters. India’s textile and apparel exports reached ₹3,19,573 crore in 2024–25, reflecting steady expansion from ₹2,33,304 crore (~$24.84 billion) in 2020–21, as per data shared by the minister.
Gujarat followed with exports of ₹50,150 crore (~$5.34 billion), contributing 15.7 per cent to the national total, supported by its strength across fibres, yarns and fabrics. Haryana recorded ₹34,843 crore, while Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh posted ₹33,611 crore (~$3.57 billion) and ₹31,804 crore (~$3.38 billion) respectively, each contributing around 10–11 per cent to India’s overall exports.
Tamil Nadu led India’s textile and apparel exports in FY25 with a 21.2 per cent share (₹67,863 crore), followed by Gujarat (15.7 per cent).
Total exports rose to ₹3.19 lakh crore from ₹2.33 lakh crore in FY21.
Haryana recorded the fastest growth, while Uttar Pradesh also expanded strongly, signalling shifting export dynamics across major states.
In terms of growth, Haryana emerged as the fastest-growing major state, registering a CAGR of 11.9 per cent between 2020–21 and 2024–25, outperforming the national average of 8.2 per cent. Uttar Pradesh also showed strong expansion with a double-digit growth trajectory, reflecting rising competitiveness in apparel exports.
Among southern hubs, Karnataka exported ₹23,961 crore (~$2.55 billion), maintaining steady growth, while Rajasthan reached ₹14,560 crore (~$1.55 billion), showing moderate expansion. In contrast, Punjab’s exports declined to ₹11,820 crore (~$1.25 billion), indicating pressure in certain segments.
Overall, the data highlights a high concentration of export value in leading states such as Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, alongside strong growth momentum in states like Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, pointing to a gradual shift in India’s textile export dynamics.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL)
