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.

— Source publishedTue, 26 May, 2026, 04:00 IST·First seen Tue, 26 May, 2026, 04:54 IST·Source Times of India · Business

What happened

Indian Textile Industry · Indian textile exporters including Gokaldas, KPR Mill, Arvind, Welspun and Pearl Global are gearing up to leverage EU/UK FTAs, with

Key facts

  • $9.76 billion FY25 exports to EU/UK
  • $15 billion projected post-FTA
  • 10-15% expected revenue growth from FY28

Why this matters

Scout bolt-on acquisitions of EU-certified Bangladeshi/Vietnamese capacity or Indian mid-tier exporters to front-run the sourcing shift before valuations reprice.