Ref: ES/CIR/36/2026 -27
Date: 29 July, 2026
To: Members of the Council
Sub: Invitation – Webinar on “How to Increase Exports to the UK and the EU”- August 7, 2026
Dear Sir / Madam,
As you are aware, the Government has concluded Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with several countries to provide Indian exporters with preferential market access and to boost exports.
In this context, the India–UK FTA, which has come into effect from 15th July 2026, and the India–EU FTA, expected to be operational from early 2027, present significant opportunities for enhancing exports of Manmade Fibre (MMF) Textiles and Technical Textiles from India.
While these agreements offer duty-free market access, it is essential for exporters to be well-prepared to leverage these benefits. This includes a thorough understanding of Rules of Origin, Certificate of Origin, compliance requirements, documentation procedures, and alignment with product specifications and market standards.
To support members in this regard, the Council is organizing a comprehensive webinar on:
“How to Increase Exports of Manmade Fibre Textiles and Technical Textiles from India by Leveraging FTAs with the UK and the EU”
Details of the Webinar are as follows:
Date: Friday, 7th August 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. onwards
Mode: Online
Webinar Link: Will be shared with registered participants via email
About the Speaker:
The session will be conducted by Dr. Deepankar Sinha, an eminent expert in international trade with over 30 years of experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and is currently a Professor at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Kolkata. He also heads the International Trade Operations and Logistics Division at IIFT.
Key Topics to be Covered:
(1) Overview of FTAs with the UK and the EU.
(2) Key benefits and opportunities under these FTAs.
(3) Critical compliance aspects including Rules of Origin and Certification.
(4) Strategic guidance for exporters to effectively leverage FTA benefits.
Q & A Session
An interactive Q&A session will follow the presentation, providing participants an opportunity to seek clarifications.
Participation:
We cordially invite you and your colleagues to participate in this important webinar, which will help you enhance your exports to the UK and EU markets.
The webinar is free of cost for all members of MATEXIL.
Registration
Participants are requested to pre-register by completing the online registration form:
(Click Here to Register)
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Meryl Cardoz, Assistant Director
Mobile: +91 96190 10627
Email: meryl@matexil.org
We look forward to your participation in the Webinar.
Thanking You
A. Ravi Kumar
Executive Director