PDS Limited has secured a multi-year sourcing partnership with the global sourcing arm of a leading French-headquartered supermarket group, strengthening its position as a global sourcing and supply chain partner for major retailers. The agreement will see PDS manage the retailer’s textile sourcing operations across Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and Turkey through its Sourcing as a Service (SaaS) platform.
The retailer is one of the world’s largest supermarket groups, serving millions of customers through an extensive network of stores across several countries. Under the new partnership, PDS will establish a dedicated operating subsidiary to deliver end-to-end sourcing and supply chain services, supporting the retailer’s strategy with a more flexible and efficient sourcing model.
The partnership is scheduled to begin on November 1 and is expected to handle apparel sourcing with an annual free-on-board (FOB) value exceeding US$250 million. The agreement further expands PDS’ portfolio of long-term partnerships with leading international retailers and highlights the company’s growing role in global apparel sourcing.
PDS will oversee the complete sourcing process, including supplier management, product development, quality assurance, production planning and supply chain coordination. The company aims to help the retailer improve sourcing efficiency, strengthen supplier relationships and respond more effectively to changing market requirements.
Pallak Seth, Executive Vice Chairman of PDS Limited, said the partnership reflects the company’s ability to deliver large-scale sourcing solutions backed by speed, operational excellence and responsible business practices. He said PDS is pleased to partner with one of the world’s leading retailers and looks forward to building a long-term relationship that benefits the retailer, its customers and manufacturing partners across the sourcing network.
Group CEO Sanjay Jain said the agreement demonstrates the strength of the sourcing platform that PDS has built over the years. He noted that continued investments in digital technologies, operational capabilities and supply chain management have enabled the company to create a scalable sourcing model capable of meeting the evolving requirements of global retailers. He added that PDS remains committed to delivering high-quality execution while creating sustainable value for all stakeholders.
PDS Limited is a global fashion infrastructure company providing product development, sourcing, manufacturing and distribution services to leading international brands and retailers. The company manages gross merchandise value of more than US$2.2 billion through a network of over 90 offices across 22 countries. It employs more than 4,400 professionals along with around 7,500 factory associates worldwide. For FY26, PDS reported consolidated revenue of ₹13,110 crore, reflecting its continued growth in the global fashion sourcing and supply chain business.
