Jewellery, rugs & toys power growth! India’s creative goods exports rise in FY26; UAE emerges top market

Representative AI image India’s exports of creative goods rose in the first seven months of FY26, driven by strong demand for fashion accessories, jewellery, carpets and toys, with the UAE emerging as the largest destination, according to an ET analysis. The exports of creative goods increased 7.3% year-on-year to $12.5 billion during April–October FY26, up from $11.7 billion in the same period last year. This segment includes products such as fashion accessories, jewellery, carpets, interior, and toys, with fashion accessories and jewellery continuing to dominate the export mix. The United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) defines creative goods as products…