India handicraft exports hit $3.89B in FY25

India's handicraft exports — including hand-embroidered goods — reached a record $3.89 billion in FY25, according to figures tracked by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts. Embroidered and crocheted goods remained among the top performing categories.

Why it matters for Bangladesh

India's handcraft strength and Bangladesh's machine-embroidery scale are complementary rather than directly competitive. Buyers sourcing hand embellishment from Lucknow or Mumbai frequently pair it with high-volume computerized embroidery from Dhaka and Chattogram in the same collection.

The association tracks regional trade flows as part of its market intelligence work for members, since shifts in Indian export policy and pricing directly affect regional order allocation.