Economy

India Sees Strong Surge In FDI Commitments In 2025

Textile Insights May 6, 2026

India is witnessing a significant surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments in 2025, reflecting growing global confidence in the country as a manufacturing and sourcing hub. While investments span multiple sectors, the trend is expected to have a positive spillover on the textile and

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Vietnam FDI Surges To US$ 18.2 Bn In Early 2026

Textile Insights May 6, 2026

Vietnam recorded strong foreign investment inflows in the first four months of 2026, with total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) reaching US$ 18.24 billion, marking a sharp 32% increase year-on-year. Data from the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance shows that realised FDI stood at US$ 7.40 billion during the January–April period, rising […]

Economy

Moody’s: India Better Placed To Withstand Future Global Shocks

Textile Insights May 6, 2026

India has emerged as one of the most resilient large emerging market economies since 2020 and is well positioned to navigate future global disruptions, according to Moody’s Ratings. In its latest report on emerging markets, the agency highlighted that India’s strong foreign exchange reserves, stable policy framework, and deep domestic capital markets have helped it

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ICE Cotton Gains On Weak Dollar, Weather Concerns

Textile Insights April 29, 2026

ICE cotton futures extended gains, supported by a weaker US dollar and ongoing drought concerns in West Texas, a key growing region. The most active July 2026 contract settled at 79.36 cents per pound, up 0.22 cent. A softer dollar, down 0.2 percent, made US cotton more attractive to global buyers, lending support to prices. […]

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Bangladesh, Ethiopia Boost Economic Ties

Textile Insights April 24, 2026

Bangladesh and Ethiopia have moved to strengthen bilateral ties, signalling a renewed push toward deeper economic and investment cooperation. During an official visit to Addis Ababa, Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman held talks with his Ethiopian counterpart, Gedion Timothewos, where both sides reviewed existing relations and explored new avenues of

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RBI Introduces New E-Mandate Framework For Safer, Seamless Autopay

Textile Insights April 22, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has rolled out the Digital Payments – E-Mandate Framework, 2026 to make recurring digital transactions more seamless, secure and user-centric, while strengthening a consent-driven autopay ecosystem. A key feature of the framework is the mandatory 24-hour pre-debit notification, requiring issuers to inform users in advance about transaction details

Economy

India’s Growth Seen At 6.4% In 2026, 6.6% In 2027: UN Report

Textile Insights April 22, 2026

India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in 2027, according to the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2026 released by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. The report highlights India as the primary growth engine in South and South-West Asia, where […]

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SBI Report: India Strong Enough To Withstand Oil Surge

Textile Insights April 21, 2026

India is navigating the ongoing oil price surge and West Asia conflict from a position of resilience, with GDP growth projected at 6.8%–7.1% for FY27, according to a report by SBI Research. The report noted that unlike past oil shocks that triggered recessions in the United States, the current scenario is different due to strong […]

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 […]

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India Growth Seen At 6.5% In FY27: IMF

Textile Insights April 16, 2026

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected India to maintain a steady growth rate of 6.5% in FY27, retaining its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy despite rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. In its latest World Economic Outlook released in Washington, D.C., the IMF also revised India’s FY26 growth forecast upward by 0.3 percentage […]