Lok Sabha Question No. 368 (STARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Decline in Textile Exports
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri  Selvaganapathi T.M.

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *368 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.08.2025

## DECLINE IN TEXTILE EXPORTS

## *368. SHRI SELVAGANAPATHI T.M.:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the textile exports have declined by 2.07 per cent in June, 2025, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether there is demand from textile sector for a uniform Goods and Services Tax for textiles apparel value chain;
- (c) if so the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (d) whether the Government is aware that normal cotton is being sold as organic cotton in some States; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

- (a) to (e):A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  THE  LOK  SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION NO.*368 FOR 19.08.2025 REGARDING DECLINE IN TEXTILE EXPORTS ASKED BY SHRI SELVAGANAPATHI T.M.

- (a): India's  Exports  of  Textiles  and  Apparel  including  Handicrafts  has  shown  growth  of  2%  during Apr-June 2025 with respect to same period in previous year. Details are as under:
- (b) & (c): The Government of India has taken various steps in the direction of rationalization  and uniformity  of  GST  Rates  in  textiles  value  chain.  Jute  fibre  and  Raw  silk  are  exempt  from  GST.  For cotton, raw cotton is taxed at 5% under the reverse charge mechanism and cotton yarn and fabric also have 5% GST. For jute, jute yarn, fabric and for silk, silk yarn and fabric are taxed at 5%.

Value in USD Million

| Commodity                       | APR-JUN 2024   | APR-JUN 2025   | %Change   |
|---------------------------------|----------------|----------------|-----------|
| Total T&A including Handicrafts | 9,141          | 9,326          | 2%        |

Source: DGCIS (Provisional Data)

Articles of apparel and clothing accessories of sale value not exceeding ₹1,000 per piece are taxed at 5%, and articles of apparel and clothing accessories  with a sale value exceeding ₹1,000 per piece are taxed at 12%.

Further, Handicrafts, Handmade Carpet, Handmade Lace and Hand-woven tapestries etc. are taxed at a uniform rate of 5% GST.

The  representations  of  the  Industry  received  in  this  regard  have  been  referred  to  the  Department  of Revenue, Ministry of Finance from time to time.

- (d)  &  (e): Under  the  National  Programme  for  Organic  Production  (NPOP),  implemented  by  the Department of Commerce, the Organic cotton certification is covered till the production stage. The total production of organic cotton under NPOP during 2024-25 was 24.96 lakh MT (including 21.92 Lakh MT organic  and  3.03  Lakh  MT  in  conversion  production).  Post-production  activities  are  carried  out  under private  certifications.  Certification  Bodies  are  agencies  accredited  by  the  National  Accreditation  Body under  NPOP  for  certifying  organic  products.  Under  the  NPOP,  appropriate  action  is  taken  wherever deviation/violations are observed in the certification and organic processes.

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