Policies

EU Calls For Investment Liberalisation Chapter In India–EU FTA

Textile Insights May 10, 2026

The European Union has urged India and the EU to consider adding an investment liberalisation chapter to their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) when it comes up for review, saying it would strengthen long-term economic ties and encourage greater private sector participation. Speaking at a Federation

Cotton

Textile Industry Seeks Removal Of 11% Cotton Import Duty

Textile Insights May 10, 2026

The Southern India Mills Association (SIMA) and the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) have jointly urged the government to permanently remove the 11% import duty on cotton, citing rising input costs and widening supply-demand gaps in India’s textile sector. The recommendation follows a study titled Economic Analysis of Cotton Supply, Pricing and Trade Policy

Policies

India–New Zealand FTA Reshapes Fashion Sourcing Landscape

Textile Insights May 10, 2026

The global fashion industry is entering a new phase of trade integration following the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 27, 2026. The agreement is expected to significantly transform apparel sourcing and textile trade between the two countries, particularly for New Zealand fashion brands seeking scalable, cost-efficient, and sustainable

Industry

Nigeria And India Deepen Cooperation To Revive Textile Industry

Textile Insights May 10, 2026

Nigeria and India have stepped up efforts to revive Nigeria’s struggling textile sector through investment partnerships, technology transfer, skills development, and expanded bilateral trade initiatives. The development was highlighted at the Textile Meet and Business-to-Business (B2B) Nigeria–India engagement held at the Indian High Commission in Abuja. India’s High

Event

India’s Textile Clusters Redefine Sustainable Manufacturing

Textile Insights May 9, 2026

India’s textile industry is emerging as a global benchmark for sustainable manufacturing, with clusters such as Tirupur and Panipat demonstrating large-scale success in water recycling and textile circularity. Tirupur, which contributes over 54 percent of India’s knitwear exports, has established one of the world’s largest Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) ecosystems for textile

Policies

India–New Zealand FTA Opens New Growth Chapter For Textiles

Textile Insights May 8, 2026

India’s textile and apparel sector is set for a significant export push following the signing of the revolutionary India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a comprehensive pact that promises to reshape bilateral trade and unlock new opportunities across goods, services, investment and talent mobility. The agreement was signed at Bharat Mandapam by Piyush Goyal and

Product Launch & Innovation

ECCO Launches First Shoe With Protein-Based Fibre

Textile Insights May 8, 2026

ECCO, in partnership with Spinnova, has introduced a limited-edition ECCO BIOM 720 shoe featuring an innovative protein-based fibre made from leather by-products. Developed through a collaboration that began in 2020, the technology converts leather waste such as wet blue shavings into durable textile fibres using a mechanical refining process, avoiding chemical treatments.

Sustainability

Sutlej Textiles Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report

Textile Insights May 7, 2026

Sutlej Textiles and Industries Limited has released its inaugural Sustainability Report for FY2024-25, outlining the company’s long-term ESG roadmap focused on circular manufacturing, climate action, responsible sourcing and operational resilience. The report highlights Sutlej’s efforts across renewable energy, recycled fibres, water stewardship, ethical governance and

Corporates

LRQA Strengthens Apparel Supply Chain Expertise With Appointment Of Dr. Siva Pariti

Textile Insights May 7, 2026

LRQA has appointed Dr. Siva Pariti to strengthen its capabilities in apparel and complex supply chain risk management across the textile, footwear and leather sectors. Dr. Pariti brings more than 20 years of industry experience, having worked closely with mills, manufacturers and global brands on areas including chemicals management, wastewater treatment, process

Financial Results

Raymond Lifestyle Crosses Rs 7,000 Crore Revenue Mark In FY26

Textile Insights May 7, 2026

Raymond Lifestyle Limited reported its highest-ever annual revenue in FY26, crossing the Rs 7,000 crore milestone for the first time, driven by strong domestic demand across branded textiles, apparel and garmenting businesses. The company posted total income of Rs 7,034 crore in FY26, registering an 11 percent year-on-year growth over Rs 6,360 crore in FY25. […]