Indian textile exporters step up EU buyer outreach ahead of proposed FTA
Indian apparel and textile bodies are courting European fashion groups and retailers in France and Italy, with a proposed BTTF–Première Vision partnership and Milan Immersion Centre designed to expand sourcing, product development and buyer access ahead of an expected India-EU trade deal.
What happened
Indian textile and apparel industry · Indian textile and apparel bodies met European retailers and fashion groups in France and Italy ahead of the India-EU FTA.
Key facts
- More than 500 Monoprix stores in France
- Around 890 Okaidi stores across 51 countries
- EU textile and apparel imports: $292.8 billion in 2025
- India textile and apparel exports to the EU: about $10.4 billion
Why this matters
Fashion groups and sourcing platforms should evaluate partnerships with Indian trade bodies, the proposed Milan Immersion Centre and leading exporters to build early access to new supplier and innovation networks.