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Indias textile And apparel exports rise 5 Persent to Dollar-6.1 bn in Apr-May 2025

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India's textile and apparel exports rose by 5.36 per cent to $6.18 billion in April–May 2025, driven by a 12.80 per cent jump in apparel exports.
Textile exports edged down by 0.39 per cent. Cotton imports surged over 130 per cent due to higher MSP and duties.
The T&A sector's share in total exports grew to 8.25 per cent, reflecting robust apparel performance amid global pricing challenges.

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