NSE:WELSPUNLIV management interview: FTA Opportunities | Expecting Double-Digit Growth In The UK Post FTA: Welspun Living | CNBC TV18
CNBC-TV18, 2026-09-08. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rfghs1x5Qg
- UK export opportunity: The UK FTA offers a major displacement opportunity, with Welspun aiming for double-digit growth as India expands its 6–7% market share against Pakistan's 55%. The company is leveraging its existing UK presence through Christy to secure multi-year strategic retail partnerships.
- Vapi plant recovery: The weather-disrupted Vapi facility in Gujarat has returned to 70–80% capacity, with production support from Anjar minimizing Q2 shipment impacts. Material losses are covered by insurance, leaving the full-year double-digit growth trajectory intact.
- Long-term financial guidance: Welspun remains on track to deliver double-digit growth and low-teens margins of 12–13% by FY27 despite global tariff uncertainties. Additionally, the domestic retail business is growing at a double-digit rate and targeting ₹1,000 crore in revenue in the near future.
- Onshore manufacturing strategy: While towel production of 1 million units daily remains primarily based in India, pillow manufacturing is being scaled onshore at facilities in Ohio and Nevada to serve US retail and hospitality demand.
- Flooring division outlook: Growth in the flooring business will be calibrated given challenging macroeconomic conditions, but margins will be defended by optimizing the product mix and focusing on soft flooring.