Industry

GST Reforms Must Protect Apparel Sector: CMAI’s Rahul Mehta

Textile Insights August 20, 2025

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has urged the government to exercise caution in implementing the proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, warning that poorly executed changes could harm the apparel sector. Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor of CMAI, said that while reducing

Cotton

SDA Projects Lower Global Cotton Stocks As U.S. Crop Slips To Near-Decade Low

Textile Insights August 19, 2025

Global cotton stocks are expected to decline in the 2025/26 season, as the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) outlook projects weaker production worldwide, led by cuts in the United States, China, India, and Australia. The August Cotton and Wool Outlook report forecasts global ending stocks at 73.9 million bales, down 1.1 million bales (1.5%) […]

Cotton

Brazil Sets Cotton Export Record With 2.83 Million Tonnes In 2024/25 Season

Textile Insights August 19, 2025

Brazil closed the 2024/25 marketing year (August–July) with record cotton exports of 2.83 million tonnes of lint, a 5.8% increase over the previous season, reaffirming its position as the world’s leading cotton exporter, according to the Brazilian Cotton Growers Association (Abrapa). Export revenues totaled US $4.85 billion. The top three destinations Vietnam, Pakistan and

Export

Sri Lanka’s Garment Exports Up 5.2% In June

Textile Insights August 19, 2025

Sri Lanka’s garment exports climbed 5.2% year-on-year in June 2025 to US$ 439.39 million, up from US$ 417.71 million a year earlier, according to the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF). The growth was powered by sharp gains in the UK and EU markets, which helped offset declines elsewhere. Exports to the UK surged 20.4% to […]

Policies

Ghana Unveils Draft Policy To Revive Textiles And Apparel Sector

Textile Insights August 19, 2025

Ghana has unveiled a draft 10-year policy framework aimed at restoring its once-thriving textiles and garments sector and positioning the country as a leading hub for ethical and sustainable apparel production in West Africa. The proposed framework outlines interventions across nine thematic areas, including infrastructure development, cotton cultivation, investment

Trade & Market

US Textile And Apparel Imports Up 2.5% In June

Textile Insights August 19, 2025

The Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) reported that U.S. imports of textiles and apparel reached 8.56 billion square meter equivalents (SME) in June 2025, up 2.5% compared to the same month last year. Textile imports totaled 6.53 billion SME, a 3.1% increase, while apparel imports edged up 0.5% to 2.04 billion SME. For the […]

Industry

Uzbekistan To Open Textile Trading Houses In US

Textile Insights August 19, 2025

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has announced plans to open two textile trading houses in St. Louis and New York, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s presence in the US$ 100 billion US textile market. The trading houses will serve as sales and promotional hubs for Uzbek ready-made garments and fashion products, directly linking the […]

Cotton

India Waives Cotton Import Duty Till Sept 30

Textile Insights August 19, 2025

India has scrapped import duties on cotton between August 19 and September 30, offering short-term relief to its textile and apparel sector as it battles rising global trade pressures. The government order, issued late Monday, fulfills a long-standing demand from industry groups who argued that duty-free cotton imports would make Indian manufacturers more competitive.

Corporates

SBC Exports Bags Order Of Rs 17.56 Crore

Textile Insights August 18, 2025

SBC Exports Ltd has announced that it has finalized a significant export deal with HUXXE Readymade Garments Trading LLC, a Dubai-based company specializing in readymade garments. The company has successfully received its initial work order from HUXXE worth approximately Rs 17.56 crore for the supply of garments including T-shirts, trousers and shorts. The order, which […]

Financial Results

Active Clothing Q1 Revenue Up 39%, PAT Soars 76%

Textile Insights August 18, 2025

Mohali-based Active Clothing Co. Ltd, a leading “design-to-shelf” apparel manufacturer, has reported a strong first quarter for FY26, with both revenue and profitability showing robust growth. The company posted total income of Rs 64.46 crore in Q1 FY26, a 38.5% increase compared to Rs 46.53 crore in the same quarter last year. EBITDA rose 22.9% […]