Sri Lanka Apparel Industry Targets India Integration in 2026

The Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) has identified deeper integration with India, accelerated technology adoption, and urgent policy reforms as its key priorities for 2026. SLAEA Chairperson Rajitha Jayasuriya said the industry seeks quota-free access to India, stable trade flows, and stronger regional value chains to sustain growth amid rising competition from Cambodia, Vietnam and Bangladesh.

Jayasuriya highlighted the importance of diplomatic support from Indian officials and emphasized that Sri Lanka must modernize through automation, AI, and data-driven operations. The industry also plans to diversify markets into Asia, the Middle East and Africa, while strengthening sustainability and ESG compliance.

She urged the government to improve ease of doing business, operationalize the Eravur Fabric Park, and accelerate digital reforms like e-invoicing. The industry also called for proactive trade diplomacy to protect preferential access to key markets, especially the EU and UK.

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