Textile Industry

Textile industry says new labour codes may boost export prospects to US, EU

India's textile sector says new labour codes will strengthen compliance with due-diligence norms and enhance global competitiveness

Textile industry seeks policy support as US tariffs trigger export downturn

The US is India's biggest market for textiles and apparel. In 2024-25, the sector was valued at about $179 billion, including a $142 billion domestic market and $37 billion in exports

No BIS certification required: QCOs for plastics, synthetic fibres scrapped

The directive, which came into effect on November 12, aims to improve raw material availability for downstream industries

Vardhman Textiles soars 11% after Q2 results beat on margins; check details

Vardhman Textiles reported a 5 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to ₹187.74 in Q2FY26 crore compared to ₹197.29 crore in the year-ago period

Indian textile exporters turn to EU, offer discounts amid high US tariffs

The EU is India's largest trading partner for goods, with two-way trade of $137.5 billion in the fiscal year to March 2024, for an increase of nearly 90 per cent over the past decade

Textiles face tariff turmoil amid US-China tensions and India's woes

According to the respondents, buyers in US are asking for up to 30 per cent discounts

Tiruppur weaves a new synthetic future, eyes ₹25,000 cr exports by 2030

The textile hub embraces man-made fibres, aiming for ₹25,000 crore worth of exports by 2030, even as it struggles with ecosystem gaps and fierce competition. Shine Jacob's ground report

Tariff turbulence: Mass-market products feel the US tariff pinch

US tariff hikes choke Indian exports; apparel, textiles, auto parts and gems face slowdown as workers in NCR clusters fear job losses

GST cut brings hope to textile MSMEs; expensive garments to see price hikes

The new GST changes provide relief to textile MSMEs and consumers but could lead to higher prices for garments above Rs 2,500. Industry experts call for a relook at the pricing thresholds

Textiles seek more incentives as govt extends duty-free cotton imports

Tamil Nadu urges higher export incentives and faster EU trade deal as duty-free cotton imports extended till Dec 31, while farmers complain of falling domestic cotton prices due to cheap US supplies

Centre extends cotton import relief; TN, industry push for more sops

Tamil Nadu and industry bodies urge higher export incentives, faster EU trade deal and wider market access as US tariff hits Tiruppur's exports; Centre extends cotton relief till December 31

CITI seeks govt aid to help textile exporters cope with 50% US tariffs

CITI has urged the government to extend immediate fiscal support to textile exporters hit by US tariffs, warning of risks to jobs, forex earnings and export targets

Tariff turbulence: Ludhiana industries oscillate between resilience, risk

The final report in the series gauges Ludhiana's industrial pulse as 50% US tariff looms

How Trump's tariffs threaten crisis for India's textile, apparel industry

Unless the country can leverage its raw material advantage and new trade deals

Trump tariff turbulence: Tiruppur knitwear lifeline stretched thin

The first in a series on the impact of 50% US tariff on Indian goods explores how the textile sector stands on edge, yet stitches prospects in the EU and UK

Textiles PLI scheme reopened; portal goes live again to invite applications

Govt reopens PLI scheme for MMF and technical textiles to attract new applicants after lukewarm response and as US tariffs threaten labour-intensive sectors

US tariff hike halts Indian textile exports as major retailers pause orders

Retail giants like Walmart, Amazon, and H&M ask Indian suppliers to hold shipments as the US raises textile and apparel import duties to 50 per cent

Leather, textile, shrimp exports to be hit hard by 25% US tariff: Experts

Domestic export sectors such as leather, footwear, textiles and shrimp will be hit hard by the imposition of the 25 per cent tariff by the US, industry experts say. "Quick estimates suggest that India's goods exports in FY 2026 may come down by 30 per cent from USD 86.5 billion in FY 2025 to USD 60.6 billion in FY 2026," GTRI Founder Ajay Srivastava said. The duty, announced this week, will come into force from August 7 (9.30 am IST). These will be over and above the exiting standard import duty in the US. The 25 per cent tariff will replace the existing 10 per cent baseline tariff. The modified tariff is one per cent less than the 26 per cent levy announced by President Donald Trump on April 2. A White House executive order mentions that tariffs may be reduced once countries make a deal with the US. The executive order also clarifies that goods in transit until October 5, 12:01 am eastern daylight time (EDT), or 09:30 am IST, will be subject to a 10 per cent tariff, provided that

US tariffs to hurt textile exports; govt must act fast: Industry body chief

The 25 per cent tariff announced by the US will hurt the textile and apparel exports from India and the government should come to the aid of exporters, said the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) on Friday. US President Donald Trump has announced imposition of 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports which will come into effect from August 7. The CITI suggested that the government should facilitate the availability of raw material for the sector at internationally competitive rates to enable the domestic exporters compete with international peers. The decision of the US to substantially reduce tariffs for competing countries like Bangladesh will compound the difficulties for India's textile and apparel exporters, CITI Chairman Rakesh Mehra said. The new US tariff for Bangladesh is 20 per cent, Indonesia and Cambodia 19 per cent each and Vietnam 20 per cent. Currently, China is the biggest exporter of textiles and apparel items to the US, followed by Vietnam, India, and ...

Indian textile industry in uncertainty, still sees edge over rivals

Indian exporters call US tariff hike a blow to textile ambitions but say strong supply chain and lower duty rates than rivals will help retain market presence