** Indian textile sector poised to ride the next upcycle as
home textiles and readymade garments players gain market share
in key export markets of U.S., Europe amid receding global
retail inventories, says brokerage Sharekhan
** Upgrades view on textile sector to "positive" from
"neutral", citing brighter industry outlook from 2H of FY24
** "China Plus One" strategy, potential free trade
agreements, falling cotton, crude prices can help earnings grow
20%-41% over FY23-25, for cos with focus on exports, higher
capacity utilisation - Sharekhan analysts
** Gokaldas Exports Ltd GOKL.NS , KPR Mill Ltd KPRM.NS
and S.P. Apparels Ltd SPAP.NS preferred picks in garment
space, Himatsingka Seide Ltd HMSD.NS in home textile space
** Also initiates coverage on GOKL with "buy" rating, price
target of 635 rupees
(Reporting by Nandan Mandayam in Bengaluru)
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