India and the UK are strengthening their economic ties through the new Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, or CETA, which promises big wins for both sides. For the UK, it means reliable sourcing of sustainable goods and stronger tech collaborations. For India, it opens doors to better market access, lower tariffs, shared standards, and more investor trust in key sectors like textiles.
A top Indian team, headed by Neelam Shami Rao from the Ministry of Textiles, recently spotlighted India’s growing prowess in technical textiles at a special roadshow in Manchester, UK. The event highlighted how India is pushing forward with innovative and eco-friendly growth in this field.
Rao pointed out that technical textiles rank as one of India’s quickest-expanding areas, fueled by research and development, cutting-edge manufacturing, and circular economy strategies that reuse resources smartly. She emphasized India’s push for sustainability through green practices and waste cuts, all backed by the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM). This mission helps build lasting competitiveness in the global market.
During the visit, Rao urged UK retailers and businesses to team up with India’s affordable, innovation-focused suppliers. Together, they can create tough, green supply chains that stand up to future challenges.
The delegation also toured key spots like the Manchester Fashion Institute at Manchester Metropolitan University and the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre. These trips aimed to spark partnerships in advanced materials, sustainable technical textiles, and circular fashion—think clothing and fabrics designed for reuse and minimal waste.
Experts see this outreach boosting trade, joint ventures, investments, and tech sharing between India and the UK. Back home, government programs like the PM MITRA mega textile parks, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, and NTTM are rolling out top-notch infrastructure and a welcoming business setup.
With CETA’s trade perks, India eyes doubling its textile exports by 2030. As the Ministry of Textiles put it, this sets the stage for a fair, sustainable, and forward-thinking partnership in India-UK textile trade.
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