Economy

FDI Flows Hold Firm As Tech, Policy Shape Investment Trends: Kearney

Textile Insights April 15, 2026

Kearney has released its 2026 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index (FDICI), highlighting a resilient yet increasingly selective global investment environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, industrial policy expansion and rapid technological competition. Based on a January 2026 survey of

Economy

West Asia Crisis May Widen India’s Cad TO 2%: Crisil

Textile Insights April 14, 2026

A prolonged crisis in West Asia could push India’s current account deficit (CAD) to around 2% of GDP, as higher energy costs and weaker external inflows strain the country’s external balance, according to a report by CRISIL. The report highlights that under a stress scenario, rising crude oil prices, higher natural gas costs and increased […]

Economy

World Bank Approves US$ 500 Mn For Morocco’s Jobs And Green Growth Push

Textile Insights April 13, 2026

The World Bank has approved a US$ 500 million financing package for Morocco under the First Jobs and Green Growth Development Policy Loan, aimed at boosting employment, strengthening SMEs and accelerating the country’s green transition. The programme, the first in a planned series of three supports Morocco’s Jobs Roadmap, targeting expanded employment opportunities for

Economy

India Growth To Ease to 6.6% In FY27: World Bank

Textile Insights April 13, 2026

India’s economic growth is projected to moderate to 6.6% in FY27, as elevated energy prices and supply chain disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East weigh on overall activity, according to the latest update from the World Bank. Despite the expected slowdown, the country is set to remain one of the fastest-growing major economies […]

Economy

India Eyes Deeper Gulf Partnerships Post Ceasefire

Textile Insights April 13, 2026

India is intensifying its diplomatic and economic engagement with the Gulf at a time when the region is cautiously stabilising after weeks of geopolitical strain, positioning itself as both a dependable energy partner and a broader anchor of economic confidence. With a fragile ceasefire easing tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States, New Delhi […]

Economy

Bangladesh Garment Sector Hit By Iran Conflict, Rising Costs

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

Bangladesh’s garment industry is facing renewed pressure as the Iran conflict disrupts shipping routes and drives up energy costs, threatening the country’s key export engine. The ready-made garment (RMG) sector, which contributes over 80% of export earnings and employs around 4 million people, is witnessing slower momentum as logistics delays and rising freight costs

Economy

Tax Uncertainty Tops Bangladesh Pre-Budget Talks

Textile Insights April 8, 2026

Foreign business chambers have raised concerns over tax unpredictability, rising fiscal burden and trade policy imbalances during a pre-budget consultation in Dhaka, urging the government to create a more stable and investor-friendly environment. The issues were highlighted at a discussion organised by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh with the National

Economy

RBI Likely To Hold Rates Amid Inflation Risks From Global Turmoil

Textile Insights April 7, 2026

Reserve Bank of India is expected to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its April monetary policy review, as rising inflation risks linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis complicate the outlook, according to economists. A poll indicates that the central bank is likely to adopt a cautious approach amid heightened uncertainty […]

Economy

Ludhiana Textile Sector Weathers LPG Crisis, But Cost Pressures Mount

Textile Insights April 7, 2026

Ludhiana’s textile and hosiery industry has remained largely insulated from the ongoing LPG shortage that has disrupted manufacturing activity in several parts of the country, thanks to its continued reliance on alternative fuels. Unlike major textile hubs such as Surat, where a widespread shift to LPG has forced production cuts and temporary shutdowns, Ludhiana’s units

Economy

Moody’s Cuts India Growth Forecast To 6% Amid West Asia Conflict Risks

Textile Insights April 7, 2026

Moody’s Ratings has lowered India’s GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 6%, down from its earlier estimate of 6.8%, citing the economic impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict on energy supplies, inflation, and overall growth momentum. In its latest credit opinion report, Moody’s warned that prolonged disruptions particularly in LPG shipments could lead to […]