Rivexa: Fueling India’s Export Engine

India’s export story in FY25 was powered not just by commodities but through a deepening capability in manufactured goods, from precision metal parts and machine components to garments, bed linens and footwear and that shift shows up clearly in the numbers. Merchandise exports for the year thus ran close to US$ 437.42 billion, while total exports (merchandise plus services) were projected at around US$ 820.93 billion for FY24-25 with explicit flexibility in external demand contrasted against slow global trade in some regions.

Within that merchandise total, engineering and industrial goods remained the shining stars. Engineering exports hit a record US$ 116.67 billion in FY25, witnessing about 6.7% year-on-year growth, and confirming the place of this sector as the mainstay in the Indian manufacturing export basket. This means that engineering goods contributed to about 26.7% of the merchandise exports of India in FY25, thereby drawing attention towards how much export value precision manufacturing enjoys in India at present, alongside automotive components and industrial machinery, among others.

In a world where supply chains are being redefined and global buyers demand speed, transparency, and ethical sourcing, India is emerging not just as a cost-efficient option but as a hub of innovation, craftsmanship, and reliability. At the centre of this transformation for MSMEs is rivexa, the B2B cross-border marketplace by mjunction services limited, which is reshaping how Indian industrial goods and fashion & home textiles reach international markets.

Textiles, apparel and home textiles remained a core pillar of India’s export ecosystem. The textiles and apparel sector, including handicrafts and home textiles, delivered exports worth approximately INR 3,12,540 crore (around US$ 36.61 billion) in FY25, a meaningful increase over the prior fiscal and a reminder that India continues to supply both high-volume basics and higher-value fashion and home furnishing items to global markets. Ready-made garments were a major component of this performance, garment shipments rose. Taken together, textiles and apparel accounted for roughly 8.4% of India’s merchandise exports in FY25, a material slice that combines classic labour-intensive strengths with rising design and compliance credentials.

Beyond headline values, FY25 showed positive momentum within subclusters: knitwear clusters such as Tirupur performed notably well, with reports indicating Tirupur’s knitwear exports surged in FY25, reinforcing the competitiveness of southern textile hubs that combine large-scale manufacturing with rapid sampling and short lead times for buyers. This kind of cluster performance matters because it translates national statistics into concentrated pockets of job creation and export capability that global buyers increasingly seek out when they want dependable suppliers for seasonal or high-volume ranges.

The initial force explains the scale of the exports and the second explains their shifting composition. First, upgrades continued in India’s industrial base. CNC machining, die casting, forging, fabrication, and modern injection moulding enabled manufacturers to meet the tight tolerances and consistency requirements expected by overseas OEMs and Tier-1 buyers. These capabilities supplied engineering exports to the FY25 milestone and assisted Indian suppliers in getting recognized not only for lowest price but also on considerations of technical competence, quality assurance, and repeatability. Second, active attempts were undergoing maturing textile and lifestyle value chains related to sustainability, certifications, and compliance, which influence buyers increasingly in their sourcing choices. Reduction of water use, resource efficiency and traceability standards became table stakes for many global brands in FY25, with Indian suppliers that could prove such credentials gaining preferential access to the markets where these stricter sourcing standards applied.

Digital trading platforms and B2B marketplaces have helped to convert these manufacturing advancements into export results. By nurturing an ecosystem of verified suppliers, a complete end-to-end RFQ-delivery workflow, additional services such as design advisory, and quality vetting, digital marketplaces act as a lubricant between small and medium manufacturing units and global buyers. Platforms that advertise sustainability credentials and keep up with compliance documentation further shrink the credibility gap for MSMEs that are in contention for international contracts, thereby fast-tracking buyer onboarding and measurable sourcing efficiencies.

The export figures for FY25 show a clear trend towards diversifying both markets and products. Demand for industrial machinery, automotive parts, and even electric vehicle components is growing in North America and Europe, according to engineering exporters. Textile suppliers are expanding their business beyond basic commodities to more specialized markets with larger margins of profit, like sleepwear, technical textiles, and luxury home textiles. Despite some persistent issues with global demand, these adjustments have enabled these sectors to achieve mid-single-digit growth.

The challenges are still very real, rising logistics costs, tariff barriers in certain markets, and the ongoing need for investment in skill development and compliance infrastructure for smaller suppliers. Yet the FY25 performance shows India is no longer dependent solely on low-cost advantage; it is competing on quality, scale and shortened lead times, which is precisely what global buyers prize in today’s fragile supply chains. Digital platforms that link 500-plus curated exporters with buyer requirements, promise reductions in sourcing time by 25% and average sourcing cost savings of roughly 20%, are examples of how technology is helping convert manufacturing capability into real export orders.

FY25 data paint a picture of an export economy in transition. Industrial goods and engineering components are gaining traction and capturing a larger market share, while the textiles and fashion sectors are making strides towards greater value and sustainability. For policymakers, investors, and trade organizations, the focus now is on enhancing logistics, minimizing trade barriers, and expanding digital tools that make it easier for MSMEs to access opportunities. When modern clusters connect with platforms that provide them global visibility, it leads to stronger export growth, better job opportunities, and a clearer path for India to establish itself as a reliable and diverse sourcing hub on the world stage.

In conclusion –
India’s export story in FY25 is ultimately a story of momentum, of MSMEs upgrading capabilities, of clusters sharpening competitiveness, and of digital platforms like rivexa bridging the distance between factory floors and global demand. As India strengthens its position in precision engineering, textiles, and lifestyle goods, the path ahead will be shaped by those who can combine manufacturing excellence with digital agility. With its curated supplier base, transparent workflows and commitment to speed, quality, and compliance, rivexa stands poised to catalyse this next chapter. The future of India’s exports will belong to those who can deliver not just products, but reliability, innovation and trust and rivexa is helping MSMEs do exactly that.