Textile sector to sew loose ends as FTAs kick in

The UK free trade agreement eliminates tariffs of up to 12% on Indian textile exports, effective Wednesday.

Indian exporters have long-standing relationships with UK buyers like Primark, Next, Tesco, and M&S, enabling immediate order ramp-up.

The Indian Texpreneurs Federation expects exports to double within four to five years due to the FTA.

Fragmented supply chains and higher input costs, especially for man-made fibre, challenge India's competitiveness against rivals like Bangladesh and Vietnam.

Industry experts suggest government incentives could strengthen the domestic MMF fabric ecosystem and cotton supply chain.