Uttar Pradesh textile exports surge 10% to ₹35,000 crore in FY26

Uttar Pradesh's textile, apparel and handicraft sector has demonstrated robust export performance, with shipments climbing 10% to approximately ₹35,000 crore during FY26, according to official data. The growth trajectory underscores the state's strengthening position in India's textile export landscape, driven by expanding manufacturing capacity and enhanced supply chain infrastructure.

The surge reflects improving demand in international markets as well as the state's competitive advantages in labour costs and production efficiency. Uttar Pradesh, traditionally a significant textile manufacturing hub, has been consolidating its operations across spinning, weaving, and value-added apparel segments.

State authorities have framed the export growth as a stepping stone towards establishing Uttar Pradesh as a leading global textile hub. Policy initiatives aimed at streamlining logistics, improving quality standards, and attracting investment in textile manufacturing are expected to sustain momentum in coming fiscal years.

The performance comes amid broader efforts by India to expand textile and apparel exports, with regional clusters like those in Uttar Pradesh playing a critical role in achieving national export targets.