Archive · 17 Jun 2025
India's RMG Exports Rise in May on Trade Deals
India's clothing exports are doing great!
In May 2025, they sold 11% more clothes, earning $1.5 billion.
In the first two months, sales are up 13% compared to last year.
The head of clothing exports is excited, hoping to reach a big sales goal.
New trade deals, like the one with the UK and possibly with the US, are helping to make it easier to sell clothes.
RMG exports in May 2025 grew by 11% to $1.5 billion.
Cumulative RMG exports for April-May 2025-26 rose 13% to $3 billion.
AEPC Vice Chairman A Sakthivel expressed optimism for continued export growth.
The sector aims to achieve a ₹50,000 crore export target.
Free Trade Agreement with the UK and potential US agreement could boost exports.
- Who
- Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) and A Sakthivel.
- What
- Growth in Ready Made Garment (RMG) exports.
- When
- May 2025 and April-May 2025-26.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Due to factors like Free Trade Agreements.
Challenges
Opportunities
None
Challenges
Not explicitly stated in the article.
Opportunities
Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Report Source
- Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC)
- May 2025 RMG Export Growth
- 11%
- May 2025 RMG Exports
- $1.5 billion
- Cumulative RMG Export Growth (Apr-May)
- 13%
- Cumulative RMG Exports (Apr-May)
- $3 billion
- Targeted export amount
- ₹50,000 crore
