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India’s Textile Ministry Pushes MSME Exporters Toward Global Market Diversification

Textile Insights September 16, 2025

Domestic reforms, fiscal support and innovation to boost competitiveness India’s Ministry of Textiles on September 8, convened a high-level consultation with micro, small and medium (MSME) textile exporters, focusing on expanding global market reach and enhancing domestic competitiveness. The

Industry

NIFT Patna, ABFRL Ink Pact To Train 3.5 Lakh Rural Women In Bihar

Textile Insights September 16, 2025

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Patna has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) to skill and employ rural women associated with Bihar’s flagship self-help group (SHG) programme, Jeevika. The agreement was formalised in the presence of Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh. The initiative aims […]

Economy

India, US Reaffirm Strong Ties Amid Trade Negotiations

Textile Insights September 11, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the strength of India-US relations, expressing confidence that ongoing trade talks will unlock new opportunities for both economies. Responding to a post by US President Donald Trump on X, Modi said India and the US are “close friends and natural partners” and emphasized that both sides are working to conclude […]

Industry

Multi-Pronged Strategy Will Be Key To Sail Through Challenging Times For T&A Industry

Textile Insights September 10, 2025

Amid trade disruption caused by Trump’s tariff imposition, the Indian Textiles & Apparel sector is gearing up to revisit its strategy in order to reset its goals going forward. The exporters as well as manufacturers have started recalibrating trade strategies amid these global uncertainties. The companies are devising strategies to adapt to evolving market dynamics,

Corporates

Denim Deal Launches India Hub To Boost Circularity In Denim

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

In a move that could reshape denim’s global sustainability journey, Denim Deal has launched its India Hub in partnership with the Global Alliance for Textile Sustainability (GATS) and global venture builder Enviu. The collaboration is designed to scale the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) cotton in denim manufacturing, tapping into India’s position as both a […]

Sustainability

From Waste To Worth: How The UK Plans To Turn 744,000 Tonnes Of Textile Trash Into A Circular Economy

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

Every year, the United Kingdom discards nearly three-quarters of a million tonnes of textiles that can no longer be reworn. These clothes and fabrics, often tossed into household bins or collection banks, end up incinerated, landfilled, or shipped abroad. Less than one per cent of them ever find their way back into new fibres. Now, […]

Trade & Market

Trump’s Tariffs Put Indian Textile Exports Under Pressure

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

Trump’s tariffs have exposed vulnerabilities in over-dependence on a single export market, while the cotton duty suspension highlights the delicate balance between protecting exporters and safeguarding farmers. The global textile trade has been shaken once again with the return of Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies. Branded as “Trump Tariffs 2.0,” the measures mark a

Industry

RMG Revenue Growth To Halve To 3–5% On US Tariff Headwinds

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

India’s readymade garment (RMG) industry is set to see revenue growth nearly halve to 3–5% this fiscal, weighed down by the imposition of a 50% tariff by the US on imports from India effective August 27, 2025. The tariff shock, coupled with a squeeze in profitability, is expected to weaken credit metrics across the sector. […]

Special Report

U.S. Human Rights Report Flags Abuses Of Labour In Xinjiang Cotton Supply Chain

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

The U.S. State Department’s 2024 Human Rights Report on China has cast an intense spotlight on Beijing’s human rights record, with a particular emphasis on abuses tied to the country’s massive cotton industry in Xinjiang. The report accuses China of committing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and other Muslim minority groups, while highlighting […]

Cotton

Brazil Sets Cotton Export Record With 2.83 Million Tonnes Of Exports In 2024/25 Season

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

Brazil closed the 2024/25 marketing year (August–July) with record cotton exports of 2.83 million tonnes of lint, a 5.8% increase over the previous season, reaffirming its position as the world’s leading cotton exporter, according to the Brazilian Cotton Growers Association (Abrapa). Export revenues totaled US $4.85 billion. The top three destinations Vietnam, Pakistan and

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