Textile

US-Bangladesh trade agreement unlikely to dent India's auto exports

The US-Bangladesh reciprocal trade pact is unlikely to materially affect India's auto and auto component exports, analysts say, despite tariff concessions and wider market access for Dhaka

$800-billion global textile market: How India stacks up against Vietnam, Bangladesh & others

India’s textile sector is navigating tariff shocks, global competition, and a shifting sourcing landscape. We explain how India compares with Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Pakistan

India-US trade pact opens $118 bn textile market for Indian exports

The landmark trade agreement between India and the US is set to open up America's USD 118 billion global imports market of textiles, apparels and made ups, a "major opportunity" for India's textile industry, the government said on Saturday. Notably, the US is the top market for India's textile exports. The 18 per cent reciprocal tariffs on Indian textiles products including apparel and made-ups will not only remove the disadvantage that Indian exporters had, but would place them in a better position than most competitors like Bangladesh (20 pc), China (30 pc), Pakistan (19 pc) and Vietnam (20 pc), who have higher reciprocal tariffs, the textile ministry said. This would alter the market dynamics as large buyers would surely relook at their sourcing in the light of this agreement, it added. India and the US on Saturday announced that they have reached a framework for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement under which both sides will reduce import duties on a number of good

Budget 2026-27: Anchored in a long-term vision, says Rahul Mishra

There is a clear and consistent focus on green energy, particularly solar, which aligns with India's long-term energy transition goals, he said

Fabric meets freedom: Tarun Tahiliani on completing 30 years in fashion

As label Tarun Tahiliani marks 30 years, he tells Akshara Srivastava about his enduring fascination with movement, fluidity and the quiet power of fabric in motion

Govt rescinds QCO on viscose staple fibre to ease raw material access

Economic Secretary Anuradha Thakur urges the Indian financial sector to embrace disintermediation but ensure credit reaches MSMEs for equitable, sustained 8% GDP growth

Varvee Global Q2 results: Profit rises 23% to ₹10.2 cr, revenue jumps 80%

Textiles manufacturer and exporter Varvee Global Limited on Thursday said its profit after tax jumped by 23 per cent in the July- September quarter to Rs 10.21 crore compared to Rs 8.2 crore in the year-ago period. The denim textile manufacturer's revenue from operations surged by nearly 80 per cent to Rs 27.83 crore in the second quarter of FY26 compared to Rs 15.47 crore in the year-ago period, reflecting stronger realisations and a richer mix, the company said in a statement. A sharp drop in finance cost to nearly nil and lower expenses in the second quarter boosted the profitability, the company said. "This is the first full quarter with the new leadership playbook at work where results are visible in the margin reset, the EBITDA swing, and the near-elimination of finance costs," Jaimin Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, said. The company will focus on deepening high-margin product lines, tighten cash conversion, and maintain conservative funding while pursuing selective, ...

Govt revises textile PLI scheme to boost investment and ease norms

The revised PLI scheme for textiles cuts investment limits, eases eligibility norms, and extends deadlines to attract wider participation from the industry

Trade shows to be held in all 75 UP districts from October 9: UP Minister

The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday announced that eight-day trade shows will be organised across all 75 districts of the state from October 9 to 16, where entrepreneurs will be provided free stalls to showcase and promote their products on a wider scale. Khadi and Village Industries Minister Rakesh Sachan made this announcement during a seminar on Khadi for Nation, Khadi for Fashion held on the fourth day of the UP International Trade Show (UPITS) in Greater Noida, an official statement said. Highlighting the significance of GST reforms, Rakesh Sachan stated that for the first time since the introduction of GST, such a large-scale relief has been implemented, bringing fresh momentum to the MSME sector. "Earlier, trade shows were restricted to the divisional level, but in view of the success of UPITS, the government has now decided to expand them to every district. Entrepreneurs from diverse sectors, including Khadi, textiles, and ODOP, will participate, with officials already ..

Dhar's PM MITRA Park to be India's largest textile hub: CM Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav said Dhar's PM MITRA Park will transform the state's textile sector, offering incentives to investors, with global brands already showing interest

Textiles, jewellery stocks to remain in focus amid 50% US tariffs: Analysts

Stock market investors may remain jittery in the near term as the steep 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods entering the United States came into effect from Wednesday, with sectors like textiles, gems and jewellery, leather expected to remain in focus, when the benchmark indices begin trading on Thursday, analysts said. Market experts, however, believe that panic is unlikely since the 50 per cent tariff is not unexpected and in the near term, stocks may remain range-bound. The additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India for its purchases of Russian oil came into effect Wednesday, bringing the total amount of levies imposed on New Delhi to 50 per cent. Sectors that would bear the brunt of the high import duties imposed by the Trump administration include textiles/clothing, gems and jewellery, shrimp, leather and footwear, animal products, chemicals, and electrical and mechanical machinery. The domestic equity market is closed on Wednesday on account of

Exports of major textile commodities increased 5.37% in July: Govt

Despite global uncertainties, exports of major textile commodities increased 5.37 per cent to USD 3.10 billion in July 2025 compared to USD 2.94 billion in the year-ago period, the government said on Wednesday. Despite global uncertainties, India's textile exports continue to chart a positive growth trajectory, reaffirming the sector's role as a key driver of employment, exports, and economic growth, the Textile Ministry said. India's textile and apparel sector has continued to demonstrate resilience in July 2025, recording a steady growth trajectory. As per quick estimates released by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence & Statistics (DGCIS) for the period April-July 2025, cumulative textile exports rose 3.87 per cent to USD 12.18 billion against USD 11.73 billion a year ago. The total exports of the six major textile commodity groups crossed USD 3.1 billion in July 2025, showing resilience against mixed global trade conditions. Sustained demand in ready-made ...

Textile firm AB Cotspin plans ₹1.5k cr investment to expand mfg capacity

Integrated textile firm AB Cotspin India has announced plans to invest up to Rs 1,500 crore to significantly expand its manufacturing capacity. The investment will be funded through a combination of bank financing, internal accruals, and government incentives, ensuring a robust and balanced capital structure, the company said in a stock exchange filing. The expansion project will involve the addition of approximately 2,00,000 spindles to the company's existing capacity of 50,832 spindles, effectively doubling its production scale, the Bathinda-headquartered firm said. The new capacity will be established across India, with key locations in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, and is expected to become fully operational within the next three years. "This strategic project covers a wide spectrum: acquiring land on lease; setting up state-of-the-art manufacturing plants for spinning, ginning, yarn manufacturing, and processing; developing modern warehousing and logistics infrastructure; an

Bangladesh import curbs won't hurt Indian textile majors, say experts

Experts say India's ban on land-route textile imports from Bangladesh will likely boost domestic sourcing, with minimal disruption to large retail companies

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

Trump’s tariffs: A boon for Indian textile exports?

Trump's tariff gives Indian textile exporters an edge over competitors. Could this be a game-changer for India's apparel industry? Watch as we decode!

Why Page Ind, Arvind & others rallied up to 18% after US levied tariffs?

US President Donald Trump's tariff imposition decision gives India's textile industry a competitive edge as its competitors like Vietnam, Bangladesh and China will face higher tariffs

Textiles set for revival in FY25 on stable cotton, stronger RMG exports

In FY24, the SMEs were hit hard as a 25 per cent drop in cotton prices and weak RMG exports pulled down the industry revenue despite steady domestic demand

Sale of Shein products in India was never banned, Piyush Goyal tells LS

Sale of "branded products" from Chinese online fast fashion brand Shein was not banned, though its app was blocked on June 29, 2020, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Shein was one of the apps to be banned by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in June 2020 after tension with China escalated on the Himalayan borders. "Sale of Shein-branded products in India was not banned," Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. The country's leading retailer Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) through its subsidiary RRL (Reliance Retail Ltd), has entered into a technology agreement with Roadget Business Pte Ltd, which owns Shein based in Singapore to develop an indigenous e-commerce retail platform, he said. This platform is intended to create a network of local manufacturers and suppliers who will manufacture products under the brand Shein and sell them domestically and globally. "It is expected that this will help in the ...

Textiles giant Trident Group plans to invest Rs 3,000 cr in Madhya Pradesh

Textiles major Trident Group plans to invest Rs 3,000 crore in Madhya Pradesh to expand its operations in the state resulting in 3,000 new jobs, its Chairman Rajinder Gupta said on Monday. The Ludhiana-based vertically integrated textiles firm currently has operations involving sourcing cotton to produce finished goods in the state, it said in a regulatory filing. "We ventured into Madhya Pradesh a few years ago and invested Rs 5,000 crore. Today, our finished products from Madhya Pradesh are exported to 122 countries, with demand continually rising," Gupta said while speaking at the Madhya Pradesh Regional Industry Conclave. Looking ahead, Gupta said the group "plans to invest an additional Rs 3,000 crore in the state's textile sector which will expand employment opportunities here at Trident Group from the current 12,000 to over 15,000". He further said, "We are committed to ensuring that the benefits of our operations stay within Madhya Pradesh, from sourcing cotton to producing