Trident Group is strategically recalibrating its export architecture as it debuts the ‘Visible Invisible’ collection at Heimtextil 2026 in Frankfurt. This move comes at a pivotal juncture, with the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) - signed in July 2025 - eliminating 8–12 per cent import duties and positioning India to overtake Turkey as the third-largest textile supplier to the UK by year-end. Concurrent negotiations for an India-EU FTA are nearing a January 26 conclusion, promising a similar zero-tariff advantage across the 27-member bloc.
Strengthening local leadership and market reach
To bypass traditional intermediary constraints, Trident has appointed dedicated Directors for Germany and France. This localized leadership structure is designed to secure deeper penetration into Europe’s $140 billion home textile market, which currently demands high-performance, sustainable solutions. Despite a challenging Q2 FY26 marked by margin compression due to elevated input costs, the group reported a steady 9.14 per cent Y-o-Y jump in net profit, reaching Rs 91 crore. The firm is leveraging this financial stability to pivot toward high-margin value-added linens that align with the EU’s stringent Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulations.
Innovation at the intersection of AI and sustainability
The ‘TG Collection’ showcased at Messe Frankfurt integrates Artificial Intelligence in design and supply chain optimization, a core theme of this year's fair. By combining responsibly sourced cotton with advanced performance finishes, Trident is addressing the 71 per cent growth in buyer inquiries reported in recent quarters for sustainable home textiles. As the industry scales toward a $350 billion valuation by 2030, Trident’s vertical integration - from yarn to finished bed and bath suites - provides a critical cost hedge against global logistics volatility and shifting sourcing patterns.
Headquartered in Ludhiana, Trident Limited is a vertically integrated global leader in home textiles (bath and bed linen), eco-friendly paper, and chemicals. Serving major retailers in 100+ nations, the group reported FY25 revenues of Rs 7,047 crore. Established in 1990, Trident is currently expanding its manufacturing capacity to meet a $100 billion national export target by 2030.
