Apparel, Fashion, Retail

OVS Enters Mumbai With Second India Store At Sky City Mall

Textile Insights February 24, 2026

OVS, Italy’s leading fashion retailer, is strengthening its presence in India with the launch of its first store in Mumbai on March 14 at Sky City Mall. The opening follows the brand’s successful debut in New Delhi in October 2025 and marks its second store in the country. Spread across

Fibre

Uster Guides Spinners On Fiber Control To Cut Yarn Claims

Textile Insights February 24, 2026

Achieving consistent yarn quality remains one of the most demanding challenges for spinning mills worldwide. Recognising that many yarn claims originate from variations in raw material and early-stage processing, Uster Technologies has released practical guidelines to help spinners reduce irregularities right from the start of the process. The insights are featured in the

Corporates

Wampum Syntex Receives Gujarat Beyond Growth Award

Textile Insights February 24, 2026

Wampum Syntex has been conferred with the prestigious Gujarat Beyond Growth Award at a grand ceremony organised by TV9 Gujarati. The award was presented by the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendrabhai Patel, recognising the company’s contribution to industrial growth and excellence in the textile sector. The recognition highlights Wampum Syntex’s consistent focus on

Trade & Market

RoDTEP Rates Slashed by 50%: Exporters Face Immediate Margin Pressure

Textile Insights February 24, 2026

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a notification announcing a sharp rationalisation of benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. With immediate effect, RoDTEP rates across all HS Codes have been reduced to 50 percent of the existing notified rates. In cases where value caps were […]

Textile Print

Erreà Upgrades Digital Printing With Seven New Systems From Mimaki Europe

Textile Insights February 23, 2026

Italian sportswear brand Erreà has overhauled its digital textile printing operations with the installation of seven high-performance systems from Mimaki Europe, replacing a previous fleet of 28 printers. The new configuration includes three Tiger600-1800TS industrial dye-sublimation printers and four TS330-1600 models. The upgrade is aimed at streamlining production,

Corporates

Aurelia Launches SS’26 With Ananya Panday

Textile Insights February 23, 2026

Aurelia, the women’s ethnic wear brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL), has unveiled its Spring Summer ’26 collection under the #HameshaTrending campaign, fronted by Bollywood actor Ananya Panday. With the new campaign, Aurelia sharpens its positioning as a go-to destination for trend-led Indian wear, targeting young, fashion-forward consumers who seek

Trade & Market

US Unveils First US$ 36 Bn Projects Under US$ 550 Bn Japan Trade Deal

Textile Insights February 23, 2026

The United States has launched the first set of investment projects under a newly announced trade agreement with Japan, with the White House unveiling initiatives worth US$ 36 billion as part of Tokyo’s broader US$ 550 billion commitment to invest in the US economy. President Donald Trump described the pact as a massive trade deal, […]

Export

India’s Textile & Apparel Exports Slip 3.75% In January 2026: CITI

Textile Insights February 23, 2026

India’s textile and apparel (T&A) exports declined 3.75% year-on-year to US$ 3.27 billion in January 2026, according to an analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). Textile exports fell 3.68% to US$ 1.73 billion, while apparel shipments dropped 3.84% to US$ 1.54 billion during the month. The sector’s share in India’s total exports […]

Economy

Trump Unveils 15% Global Tariffs After Supreme Court Blow

Textile Insights February 23, 2026

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 15% global tariff on imports, escalating trade tensions after the US Supreme Court struck down his earlier tariff policy. The court, in a 6–3 ruling, found that Trump had overstepped his authority by using the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to introduce sweeping […]

Economy

Kenya, Egypt Move To Fast-Track Strategic Economic Partnership

Textile Insights February 23, 2026

Kenya and Egypt have begun implementing a strategic partnership to deepen trade, energy and political cooperation, following talks between Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. The move builds on earlier agreements between President William Ruto and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Bilateral trade stood at US$ 567 million in 2024, a