New Delhi, July 14 -- India and Russia are looking to expand cooperation in the textile sector, with plans for joint manufacturing, greater market access and the use of Russian wool in Indian production, as both countries seek to diversify trade amid global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainty.

The push comes as a Russian government and business delegation is in New Delhi for Bharat Tex, where discussions have centred on building long-term value chains beyond the traditional energy and commodities trade.

At the heart of the proposed collaboration is a project that will use fine wool sourced from Russia's Kalmykia region and process it into fabric in India. The products will cater to both mass-market and premium segments...