Policies

Govt Extends RoSCTL, RoDTEP Export Support Schemes Till December 2026

Textile Insights October 1, 2026

The government has extended two key export support schemes, the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) and the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP), for another three months till December 31, 2026, providing continued support to exporters during the final

Policies

India, Qatar Step Up Talks On FTA And Bilateral Investment Treaty

Textile Insights October 1, 2026

India and Qatar have agreed to accelerate negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and Free Trade Agreement (FTA), while advancing Qatar’s proposed USD 10 billion investment commitment and plans to establish a Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) office in India. India and Qatar are set to intensify economic engagement, with both countries agreeing to accelerate

Event

FICCI TAG 2026: Technology, Scale And FTAs To Drive India’s Textile Export Growth

Textile Insights October 1, 2026

Industry consolidation, collaboration, technology adoption and investments in modern manufacturing infrastructure will be critical to strengthening Maharashtra’s textile exports and India’s global competitiveness, Maharashtra Textile Minister Sanjay Savkare said at the 17th edition of FICCI TAG 2026 in Mumbai. Held under the theme Nurturing the Next-Gen Indian Textile

Event

Patricia Urquiola Expands Design Collaboration At Heimtextil 2027

Textile Insights October 1, 2026

Patricia Urquiola will return to Heimtextil 2027 with an expanded interpretation of the event’s trend theme, presenting three sculptural elements in the Trend Space. The installation will bring the Heimtextil Trends 27/28, curated by Alcova, to life under the theme Home-Maxxing – The Performance of Everyday Living. The collaboration marks the third consecutive year of […]

Corporates

VDMA Textile Machinery Elects New Executive Board For 2026–2030

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

Dr Janpeter Horn, Managing Director of A. Herzog Maschinenfabrik, has been re-elected Chairman of VDMA Textile Machinery for the 2026–2030 term. The election took place at the general meeting of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association in Hanover at the end of September. Regina Brückner, managing partner of Brückner Trockentechnik and Verena Thies, managing partner of […]

Industry

Surat Textile Markets Extend Sunday Operations Ahead Of Navratri, Diwali

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

Textile markets in Surat will remain open on Sundays during the upcoming festive period as traders prepare for increased demand, higher order volumes and a rise in buyer visits ahead of Navratri and Diwali. The decision was taken by the Federation of Surat Trade and Textile Associations (FOSTTA) following requests from traders and other market […]

Industry

Bangladesh Energy Crisis Hits Output At 78% Of Knitwear Factories

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

Bangladesh’s ongoing power and gas shortages are disrupting production across the knitwear sector, with 78% of surveyed factories reporting partial production shutdowns, according to a survey by the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA). The energy crisis has also resulted in shipment delays, higher operating costs and pressure on

Corporates

Circ, Primark Sign Long-Term Deal To Scale Textile-To-Textile Recycled Fibres

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

Circ, a textile-to-textile recycling technology company, has entered into a long-term partnership with international fashion retailer Primark to introduce recycled polyester made from textile waste into Primark clothing from 2029. The agreement is aimed at scaling the use of recycled fibres across Primark’s clothing range while reducing the retailer’s reliance on virgin

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Adidas, H&M, Inditex And BESTSELLER Launch Apparel Recovery Coalition

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

Adidas, BESTSELLER, H&M Group, Inditex and The Or Foundation, with support from Circle Economy, have launched the Apparel Recovery Coalition (ARC) to explore solutions for the growing environmental and social impacts associated with post-consumer textile exports. The coalition will examine how producer responsibility systems can support circular pathways, including

Event

UPITS 2026 Records 41,500 B2B Meetings And Rs 6,500 Crore In Mous

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

The fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2026 concluded at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, with 41,500 B2B meetings, 4,400 MoUs worth around US$ 680 million (approximately Rs 6,500 crore) and potential business enquiries estimated at Rs 15,500 crore. The five-day event, held from September 25 to 29, attracted […]