Garment Manufacturing

Readymade garment revenue to halve in FY26 as US tariff kicks in: Crisil

Crisil warns India's garment sector revenue growth will slow to 3-5% in FY26 as US tariffs rise to 50%, eroding competitiveness against Bangladesh, Vietnam and China

Trump tariffs hit India's garment makers as US buyers say move production

A 50% US tariff on Indian garments, tied to Russian oil purchases, has shocked buyers and suppliers, prompting plans to shift production to countries like Ethiopia and Nepal

Tiruppur's garment exports increase 12% in Q1 FY26 to ₹12,193 crore

Tiruppur's ready-made garment exports rose nearly 12 per cent in Q1 FY26 to Rs 12,193 crore, outpacing overall textile sector performance amid global headwinds

India could fill gap left by China in Japan's garment market: AEPC

India has the potential to fill the gap left by the declining share of China, the largest exporter of ready-made garments to Japan, the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) said on Friday. It also said that the council is leading a high-level delegation to Tokyo to explore opportunities for boosting exports and attracting investments by engaging with leading Japanese brands and retail chains. The delegation will participate in the India Tex Trend Fair, to be held in Tokyo, from July 15-17. More than 150 apparel exporters from India will be participating to display a diverse range and variety of domestic apparel products at the fair. "The council will be taking a high-level delegation to Tokyo to explore the possibilities of enhanced trade and investment by engaging deeply with top Japanese brands and retail chains," AEPC Chairman Sudhir Sekhri said. Sekhri said that deeper engagement with the Japanese market has resulted in greater utilisation of the free trade agreement betwee

Scaling up garment production: Incentives alone won't fix structural gaps

Aimed at boosting the production of manmade fibre (MMF) apparel and MMF fabric, it was launched in 2021 with a budgetary outlay of ₹10,683 crore for five years

Reliance and Shein aim to sell India-made clothes abroad within a year

Reliance, controlled by Asia's richest person, Mukesh Ambani, has contracted 150 garment manufacturers and is in discussion with 400 more, said the two people

India's move to restrict select Bangladeshi exports targets parity: Report

India limits Bangladeshi ready-made garment and consumer goods imports via land ports in response to trade barriers imposed by Dhaka on Indian rice and yarn

Walmart seeks India deals, but garment worker shortage blunts tariff edge

Garment exporters in India say workers have to be trained and many leave within months to work at smaller, unorganised units that allow longer hours and pay more

Shein, Reliance renegotiate partnership as China-US trade tensions grow

Chinese authorities have stepped in to retain domestic manufacturing as the Trump administration looks to encourage business to shift the US

These 4 stocks from BSE Smallcap index locked in 10% to 20% upper circuit

Share prices of Goldiam International, Pokarna, Garware Hi-Tech Films and Pearl Global from the BSE Smallcap index locked in upper circuit of up to 20% on the BSE in Friday's intra-day trade.

Extreme heat, high temperature puts garment factory workers at risk: Study

Report identified only three retailers - Nike, Levi's, and VF Corp - which specifically include protocols to protect workers from heat exhaustion in their supplier codes of conduct

Will reduce demand, lead to job losses: Apparel body on proposed GST hike

The apparel industry has expressed serious concerns over the proposed GST rate hike recommended by the Group of Ministers (GoM) on rate rationalisation. Under the new tax structure, garments priced between Rs 1,500 and Rs 10,000 would be taxed at 18 per cent, while apparel above Rs 10,000 would fall under the highest GST slab of 28 per cent. The rate for apparel priced up to Rs 1,500 would remain at 5 per cent. The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has urged the government to reconsider the hike, warning that it could lead to reduced consumer demand, widespread job losses, and disruptions in the industry's value chain. The association emphasised the need for government policies that support the growth and stability of the industry, advocating a balanced approach to ensure long-term sustainability and benefits for all stakeholders. "The proposed GST rate hike risks severely disrupting the formal retail sector by pushing both consumers and businesses toward informal

Singer launches global sewing brands PFAFF, Husqvarna Viking in India

Singer, the world's leading sewing machine brand, on Thursday introduced its two premium global sewing products -- PFAFF and Husqvarna Viking -- to the Indian market, expanding its play in a market estimated to be about Rs 3,000-3,500 crore. With these, new-age tech-enhanced machine, Singer will not only have growth in its existing categories but also cultivate and popularise sewing and crafting as a creative hobby, Singer India Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Rakesh Khanna said. All these three iconic sewing brands are part of SVP Worldwide, the US-based world's largest consumer sewing machine company. Singer, Viking, and PFAFF together account for approximately one in every three sewing machines sold globally each year. "With the introduction of PFAFF, Husqvarna Viking, and our revitalised Singer offerings, including new-age tech-enhanced machines, we aim to not only expand existing categories but also cultivate and popularise sewing and crafting as a creative hobby," he ...

Bangladesh garment factories reopen with hopes after PM Hasina's flight

Garment and textile factories which supply major western brands such as H&M, Zara and Carrefour had been forced to shut under curfews

This garments and apparels stock jumped 7% on May 31; Know why

At the operating front, earnings before interest taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda), zoomed 79.2 per cent on a Y-o-Y basis to Rs 75.6 crore in Q4FY24, from Rs 42.2 crore in Q4FY23

Govt extends export incentive scheme for apparel, garment till March 2026

The government on Thursday approved the continuation of an export incentive scheme - RoSCTL - for apparel, garments and made-ups up to March 31, 2026. The Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme is aimed at compensating for the state and central taxes and levies in addition to the rebate provided under duty drawback scheme on export of apparel/garments and made-ups. "The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the continuation of scheme for RoSCTL for export of apparel/garments and made-ups up to March 31, 2026," an official statement said. It said that the move will provide a stable policy regime which is essential for long-term trade planning, more so in the textiles sector where orders can be placed in advance for long-term delivery. "The continuation of RoSCTL will ensure predictability and stability in policy regime, help remove the burden of taxes and levies and provide level-playing field on the principle that goods are exported an

Bengal's garment industry buyers; sellers meet generates Rs 850 cr biz

The 55th Garment Buyers and Sellers Meet of WBGMDA generated an estimated Rs 850 crore in business transactions in wholesale deals, an official said on Friday. Over 900 national and international brands participated in the three-day event of the West Bengal Garment and Manufacturer and Dealers Association (WBGMDA), a statement said. "This industry already boasts one of the largest workforces in the country, with over 50 lakh employees engaged directly or indirectly," said Hari Kishan Rathi, president of WBGMDA. "The Rs 850 crore in business transactions, driven by participation from 900 national and international brands, reinforces the potential of this meet to elevate Bengal's readymade garment industry. We are deeply grateful for the government's continued support for the textile and garment sector, particularly in promoting clothing businesses and marketing opportunities," he said. The association has requested the state government for land for a dedicated showroom hub for garme

Women-run garment manufacturing unit to open in Raipur by early next year

The factory to employ 1,000 women in the first phase will later be expanded to generate employment for over 2,000 women

Bangladesh workers' protest: 150 factories shut, cases against 11k workers

Bangladesh's garment workers earn $95 a month as minimum wage and are demanding a minimum wage of $208 a month

Gokaldas Exports hits 20% upper circuit on Atraco acquisition

With this acquisition company will gain access to low-cost duty-free locations for manufacturing.