# Indian textile makers hit by rising labour and raw material costs

2026-08-15T15:56:48+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Indian textile and apparel makers including Arvind Ltd, Pearl Global Industries, and Gokaldas Exports are facing margin pressure in FY27 from higher labour costs, a sharp rise in cotton and yarn prices, and elevated petrochemical-linked costs. Companies are absorbing some inflation, selectively raising prices, and stepping up automation and expansion into lower-cost regions. Pearl Global's India EBITDA margin fell to 6.6% in Q1 FY27 from 7.3% a year earlier, while Gokaldas absorbed a Rs 20 crore wage cost increase in the quarter.

## Coverage

- thehindubusinessline.com <https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indian-textile-makers-face-margin-pressure-from-higher-wages-and-raw-material-costs/article71349517.ece>

Tags: Arvind Ltd, cotton, Gokaldas Exports, Haryana, Pearl Global Industries, textiles
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