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Khadi Sales Soar to Record Rs 1.87 Lakh Crore in FY26
26 May
Summary
- Khadi and village industries sales reached Rs 1.87 lakh crore in FY26.
- Employment in the sector grew to 2.04 crore in FY26.
- KVIC is launching an e-commerce platform and discussing army collaboration.
Sales for Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) products achieved an unprecedented Rs 1.87 lakh crore in the fiscal year 2026. This figure represents a substantial growth from Rs 1.71 lakh crore in FY25 and a remarkable multi-fold increase from Rs 0.3 lakh crore in FY14. The sector's expansion has been a major driver of rural employment, increasing by 56% to 2.04 crore individuals in FY26 from 1.3 crore in FY14.
Further strengthening its market presence, KVIC is preparing to launch a new e-commerce platform in the coming days, aimed at attracting younger consumers. The commission is also in discussions with the Indian Army for potential collaborations concerning uniforms and food supplies, with a memorandum of understanding anticipated soon.
Overall production for KVIC products saw a five-fold increase, reaching Rs 1.25 lakh crore in FY26, up from Rs 0.3 lakh crore in FY14. The khadi textiles segment also experienced robust growth, with production climbing to Rs 3,974 crore and sales to Rs 7,869 crore in FY26.
