Indian textile exporters eye $15bn EU/UK windfall as FTAs reshape sourcing
Gokaldas, KPR Mill, Arvind, Welspun and Pearl Global are positioning for a step-change in EU/UK orders as buyers diversify from Bangladesh and Vietnam. Industry exports to the bloc could climb from $9.76bn in FY25 to $15bn post-FTA, with 10-15% revenue growth expected from FY28.
Indian textile exporters including Gokaldas, KPR Mill, Arvind, Welspun and Pearl Global are gearing up to leverage EU/UK FTAs, with EU/UK buyers diversifying from Bangladesh/Vietnam. Exports could rise from $9.76bn to $15bn post-FTA implementation.
Why this matters
Follows mounting pressure on Centre to scrap the 11% cotton import duty amid a 45 lakh bale shortfall and 25% price spike, as exporters seek cost relief to capitalise on FTA-driven order inflows.
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