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India’s Textile And Apparel Exports Fall 12.9% In October; Industry Bodies Urge Support

• By  Textile Excellence
• November 30, 2025

India’s textile and apparel exports witnessed a sharp decline of 12.9% in October 2025 compared to the same month last year. Industry associations including Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) have called on the government to implement relief measures to stem the downturn.

According to the latest export data, textile exports fell from US$ 1,833.96 million in October 2024 to US$ 1,596.99 million in October 2025. Apparel exports dropped from US$ 1,227.58 million to US$ 1,069.42 million over the same period. Total textile and apparel exports for the month declined to US$ 2,666.41 million from US$ 3,061.54 million the previous year.

Industry leaders cite the 50% tariffs recently imposed by the United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) on Indian garments and textiles as the main cause of the slump. The US remains India’s largest export market, accounting for roughly 30% of outbound shipments.

CITI has urged the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to include spinning, weaving and processing units under its trade-relief measures announced in November. AEPC has also sought extension of the Interest Equalisation Scheme, continuation of the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) and creation of a Market Diversification Fund to help exporters access high-tariff markets outside the US.

Industry stakeholders warned that the slump could deepen to 15-20% in November and December if new policy support does not arrive soon. They emphasized urgency in passing relief measures to protect domestic capacities, employment and the long-term competitiveness of Indian textile exports.

CITI has urged the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to include spinning, weaving and processing units under its trade-relief measures announced in November. AEPC has also sought extension of the Interest Equalisation Scheme, continuation of the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) and creation of a Market Diversification Fund to help exporters access high-tariff markets outside the US.