Indian Textile Exports Decline Slightly in First Three Quarters of FY26

Indian textile and apparel exports experienced a slight decline of 0.26% in the first nine months of FY26 compared to the previous year, driven by a 2.19% drop in textile shipments despite a 2.36% growth in apparel exports. Restrictions on yarn imports via land ports in Bangladesh and market uncertainties in the US affected yarn and fabric sales. Apparel exporters maintained growth partly through discounts, while companies reliant on the US home textile market faced challenges, according to the Confederation of Indian Textile Industries.