Indian textiles turn corner as US tariff drops to 10% from 50% peak; demand recovery underway

Dolat Capital flags worst is behind for Indian textile sector. US reciprocal tariffs normalized to 10% versus 50% peak, FTAs with UK, EU and Australia improve sourcing competitiveness, and yarn demand is rebounding. PLI scheme cleared 96 firms with Rs 12,823 crore outlay, supporting capex visibility into Q1FY27.

— Source publishedThu, 11 Jun, 2026, 12:46 IST·First seen Thu, 11 Jun, 2026, 13:03 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Indian textiles sector · Dolat Capital says Indian textile sector is recovering as US tariffs normalize to 10% from 50% peak, FTAs with UK/EU/Australia improve

Key facts

  • 10% US tariff
  • 50% peak tariff
  • 65-69% total charges
  • Rs 12,823 crore PLI outlay
  • 96 firms

Why this matters

Tariff normalization and FTA momentum make this the window to lock in capacity acquisitions or JV partnerships with PLI-cleared textile players before demand recovery fully reprices assets.