India's handicraft sector scales via digital platforms and rising global export demand

Indian handicrafts are gaining momentum through e-commerce expansion, marketplace adoption and growing international demand. The shift is empowering artisans, deepening the creative economy and opening sourcing opportunities for D2C, marketplace and lifestyle retailers chasing artisanal SKUs.

— Filed Sun, 7 Jun, 2026, 08:00 IST · Source IBEF Blogs · Updated

India's handicraft sector is growing via digital platforms, rising exports and strong global demand, empowering artisans and boosting the creative economy — relevant for D2C, marketplace and lifestyle retailers sourcing artisanal goods.