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.

— Source publishedSat, 5 Sept, 2026, 17:50 IST·First seen Sat, 5 Sept, 2026, 17:56 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

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.