PDEXCIL Sees Export Potential in India–US Tariff Reduction for Powerloom Products

The Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL) has welcomed the newly concluded trade agreement between India and the United States, which reduces reciprocal tariffs on Indian exports from 25% to 18%. The agreement was announced by US President Donald Trump and supported by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and is expected to influence export prospects for India’s powerloom sector in the US market.

The tariff adjustment is projected to improve the competitiveness of Indian powerloom products in the world’s largest consumer market, particularly across fabric, made-ups, and home textile categories. The development also mitigates the risk of higher tariff impositions and aligns with India’s broader export objectives under national manufacturing and growth strategies.

Shri K. Sakthivel, Chairman of PDEXCIL, said:
"This landmark agreement marks a new era for Indian powerloom manufacturers and exporters. The tariff reduction to 18% will significantly boost our sector's global edge, enabling MSMEs to scale exports of fabrics, made-ups, and home textiles to the US.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his strategic leadership and to Hon'ble Commerce & Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal for his relentless negotiations that secured this triumph for millions in the powerloom ecosystem.

"The agreement averts steeper tariff threats and aligns with India's export goals under 'Make in India' and 'Viksit Bharat 2047'. It promises:

Enhanced market access for powerloom products like cotton, synthetic, and blended fabrics.

Projected surge in US-bound exports, potentially adding ₹5,000+ crore annually to textile shipments.

Stronger supply chains, job creation in clusters like Mumbai, Coimbatore, and Surat, and resilience against global trade disruptions."**

PDEXCIL, which represents more than 10,000 powerloom units across the country, has advised exporters to utilise this opportunity through its existing support platforms. These include buyer–seller meets, digital export facilitation services, and market development initiatives focused on the United States.

The Council also indicated that it will continue to assist member units through market intelligence inputs, regulatory compliance guidance, and trade delegations aimed at expanding India’s footprint in the US textile market.