AEPC Seeks Taiwan Partnership to Boost India’s Man-Made Fibre Industry

The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has called for deeper collaboration between India and Taiwan to accelerate the growth of the country’s man-made fiber (MMF) ecosystem and lift its competitiveness in global textiles and apparel. Speaking at the Textile Summit 2026, AEPC chairman A. Sakthivel urged Indian manufacturers to pursue joint ventures and technology partnerships with Taiwanese companies, particularly in high-performance MMF and technical textiles.

Sakthivel said Taiwan’s strengths in advanced fibers, functional fabrics and sustainable performance textiles make it a natural partner for India’s MMF-led growth vision. Strategic tie-ups, he argued, would support technology transfer, modern manufacturing systems, automation, digitalisation and AI-enabled production, helping India move up the value chain in global supply networks.

He also emphasized the need for a dedicated fund for technology upgradation in the textile and apparel sector to support investments in new machinery, process innovation and greener production methods. AEPC believes that strengthening the MMF value chain is crucial for India to achieve its 2030 textile export targets, diversify beyond cotton and respond to rising global demand for synthetic and blended fabrics.

For Taiwanese textile players, closer engagement with India offers access to a large and growing consumer market, an expanding garment export base and opportunities in areas such as technical textiles, non-wovens and value-added MMF applications. AEPC hopes that a focused India–Taiwan MMF partnership can catalyse new investments, improve product quality and enhance the global positioning of Indian apparel exporters.