Bharat Tex sets the stage for deeper India, Europe apparel trade
The Bharat Tex 2026 event in New Delhi has facilitated new partnerships between Indian textile federations and European fashion platforms like Première Vision Paris. These agreements aim to boost trade, sustainability, and market access for Indian MSMEs within the European Union.
Why it matters
Strengthening textile trade ties between India and the EU is a key component of broader bilateral economic cooperation and the upcoming Free Trade Agreement.
Bharat Tex 2026, which took off in New Delhi on July 14, saw signing of MoUs, State sessions, and buyer seller meets.
A Letter of Intent (LoI) was exchanged between the Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) and Première Vision Paris, one of the world’s foremost textile and fashion sourcing platforms. The LoI was signed by Florence Rousson, chief executive officer, Fashion Division, Première Vision SA, and Naren Goenka, chairman, BTTF, in the presence of Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh.
The aim is to deepen India-Europe collaboration across innovation, sustainability, design excellence, trend intelligence, buyer-seller engagement and global market access, while creating new opportunities for Indian manufacturers, exporters, MSMEs, and designers to engage with leading international brands and fashion houses.
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