Bangladesh aims to increase its annual exports to US$ 150 billion from the current US$ 50–55 billion by strengthening five to seven high-potential sectors, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has said. Speaking at a consultation workshop in Dhaka, the minister emphasised the need for
Tiruppur, India’s leading knitwear manufacturing hub, has achieved its highest-ever export turnover of Rs 46,000 crore in FY2025-26, registering a 3% increase over the previous year’s Rs 44,747 crore, despite global trade headwinds, including US tariff uncertainties and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Announcing the milestone, the Tiruppur Exporters
India’s apparel exports to the European Union (EU) reached a record US$4.66 billion during FY2025-26, marking a significant milestone for the country’s textile and apparel industry. The achievement highlights India’s growing prominence as a preferred global sourcing destination, driven by its manufacturing capabilities, quality standards and increasing
The Ministry of Textiles has launched a nationwide initiative aimed at boosting India’s textile and apparel exports to US$ 100 billion by 2030, bringing together state governments, industry associations and exporters at a two-day summit held on Tuesday. The summit served as a platform to identify strategies for accelerating export growth from major textile clusters
India’s textile and apparel export sector is expected to benefit from shifting global sourcing patterns as China’s dominance in apparel exports continues to weaken, according to a report by Motilal Oswal. The report highlights growing optimism among global apparel brands and retailers, driven by stabilising inventory levels, improved sales trends, and a gradual recovery in
Bangladesh’s efforts to expand exports of man-made fibre (MMF) garments may face new challenges following proposals in the FY27 budget to increase import duties on key synthetic raw materials. The proposed measures include a 5% import duty on polyester staple fibre (PSF) and an increase in duties on PVC resin and PET resin to 10%, […]
India’s exports to BRICS countries could surge beyond US$ 200 billion by 2030, more than doubling from an estimated US$ 96 billion in FY26, according to a new analysis by the ASSOCHAM Global Strategy and Research Centre (AGSRC). The report highlights expanding South-South cooperation, strengthening manufacturing capabilities and evolving trade patterns within the BRICS
India’s textile and apparel exports declined by around 2 percent year-on-year in 2025–26, underscoring continued pressure on one of the country’s key merchandise export sectors, according to government and industry data. Exports stood at about US$ 35.80 billion in FY26, down from US$ 36.61 billion in FY25, despite textiles and apparel remaining among India’s top […]
India’s textile exports recorded modest growth in May 2026, but a steep decline in apparel exports dragged down the overall performance of the country’s textile and apparel sector, according to the latest export analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). During May 2026, textile exports increased by 2.47 percent compared to the same […]
Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is facing mounting challenges despite posting export growth in the first four months of 2026, with second-quarter orders projected to decline by 20–25 per cent, raising concerns over a potential slowdown in the months ahead. According to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), the country’s textile and garment exports





















