Tamil Nadu Tops India’s Textile Exports, Records 29% Growth In Four Years

New Delhi, Mar 19 (KNN) Tamil Nadu has emerged as India’s leading textile exporter, recording shipments worth USD 7,997.17 million in FY 2024–25, marking a 29.12 percent increase over the past four years, according to official data.

Textile exports from the state rose from USD 6,193 million in 2020–21, reflecting steady growth driven by policy support and sectoral expansion, reported The Economic Times.

Chief Minister M K Stalin said the state has outpaced key competitors like Gujarat and Maharashtra to secure the top position in textile exports.

He noted that Tamil Nadu now accounts for 21.84 percent of India’s total textile exports, highlighting its strong manufacturing base and export competitiveness.

According to the National Import-Export Record for Yearly Analysis of Trade platform, India’s total textile exports stood at USD 36,610 million, with Tamil Nadu contributing the largest share.

Gujarat ranked second with exports of USD 5,646.01 million, followed by Maharashtra at USD 3,831.29 million.

The government attributed the growth to coordinated efforts across departments and sustained policy support, which have driven the state’s overall industrial and export performance.

(KNN Bureau)