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UK India Textile Machinery Coalition Set To Accelerate Trade And Technology Exchange

• By  Textile Excellence
• May 06, 2026

British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) plans to launch the UK India Textile Machinery Coalition on May 8 at the India ITME Centre in Mumbai, marking a strategic push to deepen bilateral industry collaboration.

The move follows the UK India Free Trade Agreement signed in July 2025, which removes duties of nearly 8% to 12% on Indian textile exports to the UK, significantly improving cost competitiveness. India already accounts for nearly 23% of global cotton production and remains one of the largest textile manufacturing hubs, valued at over US$165 billion.

BTMA CEO Jason Kent stated that India continues to invest heavily in modernising spinning, weaving, and finishing infrastructure, creating strong demand for advanced machinery solutions.

The coalition aims to enhance market access for UK machinery suppliers while enabling Indian manufacturers to upgrade technology and productivity. Industry experts expect this collaboration to strengthen supply chain efficiency and support long term export growth across both markets.

BTMA CEO Jason Kent stated that India continues to invest heavily in modernising spinning, weaving, and finishing infrastructure, creating strong demand for advanced machinery solutions.