Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry addressed questions regarding India's textile and service exports in financial year 2024-25. India's total exports reached US $824.96 billion, with services exports as a primary driver. Initiatives like the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) and PM Gati Shakti Master Plan, along with the Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES), aim to further strengthen export infrastructure and logistics. The Export Promotion Mission was announced in the 2025-26 Budget.
Key Points / Main Content:
Export Performance:
* Total exports reached US $824.96 billion in 2024-25, a 6.02% increase.
* Services exports reached US $387.5 billion, a 13.6% increase.
* Textile exports rose to US $36.61 billion, a 6.3% increase.
Sector-Specific Export Growth:
* Electronic goods exports surged from US $6.3 billion (2014-15) to US $38.6 billion (2024-25).
* Drugs and pharmaceuticals exports grew from US $15.4 billion (2014-15) to US $30.5 billion (2024-25).
* Coffee exports more than doubled from US $0.8 billion (2014-15) to US $1.8 billion (2024-25).
Infrastructure and Logistics Enhancement:
* The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) and PM Gati Shakti Master Plan focus on enhancing connectivity and streamlining logistics.
* NICDC Logistics Data Services (NLDS) uses ICT to promote transparency, with the Logistics Data Bank System (LDB) enabling real-time container tracking.
* India's Logistics Performance Index ranking improved to 38th in 2023.
* The Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) supports infrastructure modernization.
* The Export Promotion Mission launched with a budget of ₹2,250 crore in the 2025-26 Budget, including BharatTradeNeta for simplified trade documentation and financing.
Impact Analysis:
Government of India (Ministry of Commerce and Industry):
* Impact: Responsible for implementing policies and initiatives to boost exports and improve trade infrastructure.
* Action Required: Continue implementing and monitoring the National Infrastructure Pipeline, PM Gati Shakti Master Plan, TIES scheme, and the Export Promotion Mission.
Exporters (Textile, Electronics, Coffee, Pharmaceuticals):
* Impact: Benefit from improved infrastructure, streamlined logistics, and policy support, leading to increased export opportunities.
* Action Required: Utilize available schemes and infrastructure improvements to enhance export competitiveness and explore new markets.
Logistics Sector:
* Impact: Enhanced efficiency and transparency through initiatives like NLDS and the Logistics Data Bank System.
* Action Required: Adopt and integrate ICT solutions to improve service delivery and contribute to the overall improvement of India's logistics performance.
State Governments:
* Impact: Opportunity to develop and modernize export-related infrastructure through the TIES scheme.
* Action Required: Collaborate with the central government to identify and implement infrastructure projects that support export growth in their respective states.
Key Entities Referenced
SHRI DAMODAR AGRAWAL: Member of Lok Sabha who raised the question regarding textile and service exports.
Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY: The government minister responsible for commerce and industry.
SHRI JITIN PRASADA: The Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
National Infrastructure Pipeline NIP: A Government of India initiative focused on enhancing connectivity, streamlining logistics, and upgrading export-related facilities.
PM Gati Shakti Master Plan: A Government of India initiative focused on enhancing connectivity, streamlining logistics, and upgrading export-related facilities.
NICDC Logistics Data Services NLDS: An organization leveraging Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to promote transparency and industry best practices in logistics.
Logistics Data Bank System LDB: A system enabling real-time, single-window tracking of export-import containers across India.
Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme TIES: An initiative implemented by the Department of Commerce since FY 2017-18 to support Central and State Government bodies in developing and modernizing infrastructure critical to export growth.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 267
ANSWERED ON 22.07.2025
TEXTILE AND SERVICES EXPORTS
267. SHRI DAMODAR AGRAWAL:
Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्री) be
pleased to state:
(a) the major achievements in increasing India's textile and services exports during the
financial year 2024-25;
(b) the progress made so far in increasing the export of electronics, textiles, coffee and
medicines and its impact on India's export economy;
(c) whether any projects have been proposed to further strengthen the export
infrastructure and logistics ensuring sustained growth in exports; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री जिजिन प्रसाद)
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a) India’s total exports - comprising both merchandise and services - reached a historic
high of US$ 824.96 billion in 2024–25, reflecting a 6.02% increase over the previous fiscal
year. Services exports were the driving force, achieving a record-breaking US$ 387.5
billion with an impressive 13.6% increase over the previous fiscal year. Notably, textile
exports demonstrated remarkable resilience, rising by 6.3% from US$ 34.43 billion in
2023–24 to US$ 36.61 billion in 2024–25.
(b) India has made notable strides in enhancing exports across key sectors—including
electronic goods, textiles, coffee, and pharmaceuticals—over the past decade, significantly
1contributing to the country’s overall export growth and strengthening India’s export
ecosystem.
• Electronic goods exports surged from US$ 6.3 billion in 2014–15 to US$ 38.6
billion in 2024–25, driven by effective policy measures. Their share of India’s
merchandise exports rose markedly from 2.02% to 8.82% during the same period.
Electronics goods export registered a growth of 32.48% in 2024-25 as compared to
previous fiscal year.
• Drugs and pharmaceuticals exports witnessed steady growth, increasing from
US$ 15.4 billion in 2014–15 to US$ 30.5 billion in 2024–25. Their share in
merchandise exports climbed from 4.97% to 6.97%, reflecting the sector’s resilience
and global demand. Drugs and pharma export registered a growth of 9.40% in
2024-25 as compared to previous fiscal year.
• Coffee exports more than doubled, rising from US$ 0.8 billion in 2014–15 to US$
1.8 billion in 2024–25. This upswing was supported by greater value addition and
expansion into new international markets. Coffee export registered a growth of
40.31% in 2024-25 as compared to previous fiscal year.
• The textiles sector witnessed steady growth, with exports rising from US$ 34.43
billion in 2023–24 to US$ 36.61 billion in 2024–25, an increase of 6.3% that
highlights the industry's sustained momentum in the face of global headwinds
(c) & (d) The Government of India is actively strengthening infrastructure across various
sectors, recognizing its pivotal role in driving economic development and facilitating global
trade. Major initiatives such as the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) and the PM Gati
Shakti Master Plan focus on enhancing connectivity, streamlining logistics, and upgrading
export-related facilities. To improve logistics efficiency, NICDC Logistics Data Services
(NLDS) is leveraging Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to promote
transparency and industry best practices. At the core of NLDS is the Logistics Data Bank
System (LDB), which enables real-time, single-window tracking of export-import containers
across India—supporting smarter decision-making and easing business operations.
According to the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index (2023), India ranks 38th out of
139 countries, improving from 44th in 2018 and 54th in 2014—highlighting its rising global
2competitiveness in logistics. Complementing these efforts, the Department of Commerce is
implementing the Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) since FY 2017–18. This
initiative supports Central and State Government bodies in developing and modernizing
infrastructure critical to export growth. In the 2025–26 Budget, the Government announced
the Export Promotion Mission with a budget allocation of ₹2,250 crore. A major feature of
this mission is the launch of BharatTradeNet—a digital public infrastructure aimed at
simplifying trade documentation and financing in line with global standards.
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