The Handloom and Craft sector benefited from 300+ marketing events, formation of producer companies, craft villages, and welfare schemes including the Weavers’ MUDRA Scheme and social security enrollments for over 2.35 lakh artisans
New Delhi
India’s textiles sector recorded a strong surge in investment and exports in 2025, supported by government incentive schemes, GST cuts, and reforms aimed at boosting ease of doing business. The Ministry of Textiles announced seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra, with a total outlay of ₹4,445 crore for seven years.
Investment MoUs worth over ₹27,434 crore have been signed, and infrastructure work of ₹2,590.99 crore has begun. The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), with a budget of ₹1,480 crore, focuses on research, market development, education, and export promotion, and has been extended till March 2026.
Textile exports, including handicrafts, reached $37.8 billion in 2024–25, growing 5% year-on-year and generating a trade surplus of $28.2 billion. Traditional markets such as the US, EU, and UK accounted for 55% of exports, while emerging markets contributed 20%. Vision 2030 targets $100 billion in exports, driven by innovation, sustainability, and global trade partnerships.
GST cuts have boosted the sector, reducing rates on readymade garments, man-made fibres, carpets, and handicrafts from 12–18% to 5%. These measures support rural livelihoods and artisans, while 168 R&D projects in specialty fibres and 74 production-linked investment (PLI) applications, with proposed investments of ₹28,711 crore, are expected to create over 2.5 lakh jobs.
The Handloom and Craft sector benefited from 300+ marketing events, formation of producer companies, craft villages, and welfare schemes including the Weavers’ MUDRA Scheme and social security enrollments for over 2.35 lakh artisans.
With these initiatives, India consolidated its position as the 6th largest exporter of textiles and apparel, contributing 8.63% to the nation’s total exports and strengthening the cotton sector supporting millions of farmers and workers.
