New Delhi, March 17 -- India's textile and apparel exports declined in February 2026, reflecting subdued global demand, particularly in the ready-made garment (RMG) segment, even as cumulative exports for the financial year showed marginal growth.

Textile exports fell 0.31 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to USD 1.68 billion in February, while apparel exports contracted more sharply by 8.60 per cent to USD 1.40 billion. As a result, combined textile and apparel exports declined 4.26 per cent to USD 3.08 billion, compared to USD 3.21 billion in the same month last year.

Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Chairman A. Sakthivel however said that the RMG sector continues to demonstrate resilience despite persistent global economic uncertain...