Apparel exports tumble 14.17% in May 2026 even as textiles edge up 2.47%
CITI data shows Indian apparel exports fell 14.17% YoY in May 2026, while textile exports grew just 2.47%. Cumulative April-May 2026 textile and apparel exports are down 4.44%, pointing to softening global sourcing demand and headwinds for apparel manufacturers tied to export markets.
Indian textile exports grew 2.47% in May 2026 while apparel exports fell 14.17%, per CITI analysis. April-May 2026 cumulative textile and apparel exports declined 4.44% versus prior year, signaling weakness in apparel sourcing demand.