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Bangladesh RMG Exports To US Slip, Market Share Rises

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports to the United States, its largest export destination, declined marginally by 0.91% year-on-year to US$ 792 million in January 2026, according to data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel. Exports stood at US$ 799 million in the same month last

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RBI Extends Trade Relief Measures For Exporters Amid Global Disruptions

Textile Insights April 6, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the continuation and extension of key trade relief measures to support exporters facing ongoing geopolitical and logistical challenges. In a press release issued on March 31, 2026, the central bank confirmed that the extended timeline for realisation and repatriation of export proceeds from nine months to 15 […]

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US Tariffs Weigh on India’s Apparel Exports, ICRA Sees Recovery Ahead

Textile Insights March 31, 2026

India’s apparel exports recorded a modest growth of 1.5% year-on-year in USD terms during the first 10 months of FY2026, as US tariff pressures continued to dampen demand, according to a latest report by ICRA. A depreciating rupee, however, supported relatively stronger growth of 5.8% in INR terms. Exports to the US declined by around […]

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Sri Lanka’s Exports Grow 6.7% In H1 2025

Textile Insights March 20, 2026

Sri Lanka’s export sector posted steady growth in the first half of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 8.34 billion, up 6.7% year-on-year, reflecting resilience amid global uncertainties. Apparel and textile exports recorded a healthy uptick, rising 8.19% to US$ 2.60 billion during January–June 2025. In June alone, the segment grew 3.71% year-on-year to US$ […]

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Tamil Nadu Emerges As India’s Top Textile Exporter With US$ 8 Bn In FY25

Textile Insights March 20, 2026

Tamil Nadu has secured the top position in India’s textile exports, recording shipments worth US$ 7.99 billion in FY2024–25, reflecting a strong growth of over 29% compared to the past four years. The state’s exports have risen steadily from US$ 6.19 billion in FY2020–21, highlighting its growing dominance in the country’s textile trade. With this […]

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India T&A Exports Up 3.37% to US$ 9.08 bn In Q1 FY26

Textile Insights March 19, 2026

India’s textiles and apparel (T&A) exports grew 3.37% year-on-year to US$ 9.08 billion in April–June FY26, led by strong apparel performance, even as textile exports remained subdued. Apparel exports rose 8.91% to US$ 4.19 billion during the quarter, while textile exports declined marginally by 0.94% to US$ 4.89 billion. The trend persisted in June 2025, […]

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West Asia Conflict Pushes Up Costs, Weighs On India’s Apparel Exports

Textile Insights March 18, 2026

The ongoing conflict in West Asia is driving up costs for India’s apparel exporters, with logistics expenses rising by Rs 12 to Rs 55 per garment due to longer shipping routes and war-related surcharges, according to the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC). Citing industry estimates reported by The Times of India, AEPC said exporters are […]

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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 […]

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India’s Textile & Apparel Exports Down 3.75% In January 2026

Textile Insights February 18, 2026

India’s textile and apparel exports declined year on year in January 2026, reflecting weaker shipment volumes amid elevated tariffs in the United States that affected export competitiveness during most of the month. According to data released by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), textile exports fell 3.68% to US$ 1730.65 million in January 2026, […]

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India’s Textile Exports Stay On Growth Track Despite Global Volatility

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

India’s textile and apparel (T&A) sector continued to display resilience and steady momentum despite a soft global trade environment, supported by diversified markets, value-added manufacturing and labour-intensive production capabilities. Export data for December 2025 shows the sector registering its second consecutive month of growth, with outbound shipments rising