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LMW Sees Technology And Market Diversification As Keys To India's Textile Growth

• By  Textile Excellence
• July 27, 2026

India's textile machinery sector must prepare for a rapidly changing global trade landscape by focusing on technology, market diversification and long term competitiveness, according to Vivek Arora, General Manager, Marketing and Sales, Textile Machinery Division, Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd. Speaking to Textile Excellence during Bharat Tex 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Arora said the United States will continue to remain a critical export destination for Indian textiles despite recent tariff challenges and global geopolitical uncertainties. He observed that many leading exporters are choosing to absorb higher costs rather than lose their presence in one of the world's largest consumer markets, underlining the strategic importance of maintaining long term relationships with global buyers.

Arora noted that recently concluded Free Trade Agreements will gradually open new opportunities in alternative markets, although developing comparable business volumes will require sustained investments and time. Large integrated exporters have already begun expanding their presence in new geographies, while smaller apparel manufacturers and exporters will require additional support to adapt to evolving global trade dynamics.

Highlighting emerging opportunities within India, Arora emphasised the importance of developing textile manufacturing clusters in the Northeast. He pointed to growing prospects for acrylic spinning in the region, supported by favourable government policies and proximity to Bangladesh and Myanmar. According to him, improved connectivity and regional infrastructure could transform the Northeast into a competitive manufacturing hub serving both domestic and neighbouring international markets.

Arora stressed that investments in modern spinning infrastructure must be planned with a long-term perspective, ensuring commercial sustainability and operational efficiency over several decades. He added that Bharat Tex 2026 has emerged as an important platform connecting machinery manufacturers, textile producers, policymakers and technology providers, enabling meaningful discussions that will shape the future of India's textile manufacturing ecosystem. According to him, continuous technology adoption and strategic investments will be essential for strengthening India's global competitiveness across the textile value chain.

ivek Arora, General Manager, Marketing and Sales, Textile Machinery Division, Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd. emphasised the importance of developing textile manufacturing clusters in the Northeast. He pointed to growing prospects for acrylic spinning in the region, supported by favourable government policies and proximity to Bangladesh and Myanmar. According to him, improved connectivity and regional infrastructure could transform the Northeast into a competitive manufacturing hub serving both domestic and neighbouring international markets.