Is China+1 dead? How FTAs give India a second chance

Chief mentor of CMAI, Rahul Mehta said India captured only limited gains from the China+1 sourcing shift as buyers sought greater scale, while Bangladesh and Vietnam advanced faster.
With apparel exports at $16.29 billion last year and $4.19 billion in Q1 2026, FTAs offer fresh opportunities, but compliance, labour, quality and scale remain key hurdles.