New Delhi, April 22 -- India's textile exports rose 2.1% in the previous fiscal year (FY26) to Rs.3.16 trillion, according to data released by the ministry of textiles on Wednesday, reflecting steady but restrained growth amid global trade headwinds.

The increase from Rs.3.09 trillion in FY25 points to stable external demand and sustained competitiveness, even as the broader environment remained challenging.

Ready-made garments (RMG) continued to anchor outbound shipments, growing 2.9% to Rs.1.39 trillion. In contrast, traditional segments including cotton yarn, fabrics, made-ups and handloom products were largely flat, inching up just 0.4% to Rs.1.02 trillion, underscoring muted momentum in legacy categories.

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