Indian textile majors pivot to Europe, eye $15B export run-rate ahead of FTAs

Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill, Arvind, Welspun Living, Vardhman and Pearl Global are opening showrooms and chasing trial orders across Europe/UK, repositioning after US tariff turbulence. Industry targets a jump from $9.76B in FY25 toward ~$15B, with meaningful share gains expected from FY28 as trade pacts kick in.

— Source publishedTue, 26 May, 2026, 14:49 IST·First seen Tue, 26 May, 2026, 15:04 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Gokaldas Exports · Indian textile majors including Gokaldas, KPR Mill, Arvind, Welspun, Vardhman and Pearl Global are expanding in Europe/UK ahead of FTAs,

Key facts

  • $9.76 billion FY25
  • $15 billion projected
  • FY28 gains

Why this matters

Scout bolt-on EU design, sourcing, or distribution targets to accelerate buyer access ahead of FTA-driven volume gains from FY28.