Tamil NaduSaturday, 21 March 2026·The Hindu
Tamil Nadu becomes India’s top textile exporter in FY 2024-25, overtaking Gujarat and Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu topped India’s textile exports in FY 2024-25 with 21.84% share and $7,997.17 million exports.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In FY 2024-25, Tamil Nadu became India’s leading textile exporter with 21.84% of the country’s total textile export value, as per NIRYAT data, overtaking Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Key specifics
- Tamil Nadu’s textile exports were valued at $7,997.17 million in FY 2024-25.
- The state recorded 29.12% growth over four years, from $6,193 million in 2020-21.
- India’s total textile export value stood at $36,610 million.
- Gujarat ranked second with $5,646.01 million, while Maharashtra was third with $3,831.29 million.
- Chief Minister M.K. Stalin credited the result to growth-focused government policies and sectoral initiatives.
Exam lens
Tamil Nadu economy and exports, NIRYAT data, FY 2024-25, 21.84%, $7,997.17 million — TNPSC may ask the top textile-exporting state, export value, and comparative rankings.