Policies

India–New Zealand FTA Set For Signing; Textile Trade Gains In Focus

Textile Insights April 21, 2026

New Zealand and India are set to formally sign their long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 27 in New Delhi, marking a significant step forward in bilateral trade ties, with notable implications for the textile and apparel sectors. Confirming the development, Trade and Investment

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Vishwa Sutra Puts Indian Handlooms Global At Femina Miss India

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

At the 61st edition of Femina Miss India in Bhubaneswar, Indian handloom heritage took centre stage through a unique presentation titled Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World. The collection was unveiled by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) under the Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion […]

Corporates

Arvind Limited Appoints Nigam Shah As Executive Director

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

Nigam Shah has been appointed to the position of Executive Director at Arvind Limited, following approval from the company’s Board of Directors for a five-year term effective April 2026. This appointment marks his induction to the Board and a significant broadening of his leadership role within the organization, where he has served as Chief Financial […]

Event

NITRA Hosts National Conference On Innovations In Protective Textiles

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

The National Conference on Innovations in Protective Textiles was grandly inaugurated on April 9, 2026, at the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), Ghaziabad, by Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh. Organised with the support of the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), the conference marked a significant step in strengthening India’s position as

Corporates

Dow Appoints Karen Carter CEO, Fitterling Moves To Executive Chair

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

Dow Inc. has announced a leadership transition, with Jim Fitterling set to become Executive Chair and Karen S. Carter appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. Carter, currently Chief Operating Officer, will also join the Board, while Richard Davis continues as Independent Lead Director. The move follows a multi-year succession plan aimed at ensuring […]

Corporates

Suominen Corporation Appoints Liisa Pursiheimo As CHRO

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

Suominen Corporation has appointed Liisa Pursiheimo as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and member of its leadership team, effective April 21, 2026. Pursiheimo brings decades of international HR leadership experience and most recently served as Global Director, Human Resources at Sachem Inc. She succeeds Minna Rouru, who is stepping down to pursue other opportunities.

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

North American Retail Bodies Unite In Support Of USMCA Ahead Of 2026 Review

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

Retail organizations from the United States, Canada and Mexico have reaffirmed their strong support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA/CUSMA), stressing the need to preserve and strengthen the trilateral trade framework ahead of its scheduled 2026 review. During a recent visit to Washington, the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) met with the National Retail

Industry

AAFA Flags Cost Surge From China PNTR Revocation

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has cautioned that revoking China’s Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) status would significantly disrupt the U.S. apparel, footwear and travel goods industry, leading to sharp cost increases and supply chain challenges. In its submission to the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) under Investigation No.

Economy

Euro Area Inflation Rises To 2.6% In March: Eurostat

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

Inflation in the Euro Area accelerated to 2.6% in March 2026 from 1.9% in February, while the broader European Union rate rose to 2.8% from 2.1%, according to data released by Eurostat. The uptick was largely driven by services, which contributed the most to inflation, followed by energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, and non-energy industrial […]

Export

Indonesia’s Textile Exports Seen Growing 3.55% In 2025: Santoso

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

Indonesia is leveraging its integrated textile ecosystem to strengthen both domestic supply and export competitiveness, with shipments projected to grow 3.55% year-on-year to US$12.08 billion in 2025, stated Trade Minister Budi Santoso. Speaking on the sidelines of Indo Intertex 2026 at the Jakarta International Expo, the minister highlighted that Indonesia’s textile and