India-UK CETA hands textile exporters zero-duty access; UK share seen doubling to 12% in 3-5 years

TEXPROCIL and CITI project India's UK textile and apparel market share to climb from 6.7% to 12% within 3-5 years under the CETA effective July 15, lifting bilateral trade from $1.9B to $3B as zero-duty access closes the gap with Bangladesh and Vietnam.

— Source publishedFri, 19 Jun, 2026, 08:59 IST·First seen Fri, 19 Jun, 2026, 12:42 IST·Source ET Retail

What happened

India-UK CETA, effective July 15, gives Indian textile and apparel exporters zero-duty access to the UK, with industry bodies TEXPROCIL and CITI projecting

Key facts

  • 12%
  • 6.7%
  • 10-12%
  • $1.9 billion
  • $3 billion
  • 3-5 years
  • July 15

Why this matters

CETA's tariff edge makes UK-facing Indian apparel and home textile assets more strategic, opening M&A and JV opportunities to secure capacity, brand shelf, and distribution ahead of share gains.