GENERAL3 Sept 2026
‘No excuses left for textiles sector’: Commerce Minister Goyal on India’s new tariff advantages
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India's textile industry can no longer blame external factors for weak exports. Developed markets now impose tariffs on Indian textiles equal to or lower than those on competitors like Bangladesh and Vietnam. India's free trade agreements cover about two-thirds of global trade. The minister wants businesses to turn these trade deals into real export opportunities.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Piyush Goyal said India's textile industry cannot blame external factors for weak export performance.
- Most developed markets now tax Indian textile imports at rates equal to or lower than those on Bangladesh and Vietnam.
- India's nine FTAs with countries accounting for $60 trillion of GDP give preferential access to nearly two-thirds of global trade.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you export textiles, check whether your destination country has a trade agreement with India and confirm your product qualifies for the lower tariff, so you stay competitive.
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