India’s textile exports, including handicrafts, registered a modest growth of 2.1 per cent in FY 2025–26, reaching Rs 3,16,334.9 crore, up from Rs 3,09,859.3 crore in the previous financial year, according to data released by the Ministry of Textiles. The performance reflects steady global
Second-hand fashion has rapidly evolved from a niche segment into a defining force within the global apparel industry, with Gen Z emerging as its most influential driver. Shaped by climate awareness, economic pressures and a digitally connected lifestyle, this generation is fundamentally redefining how fashion is consumed, valued and circulated. At the heart of this […]
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 […]
Cotton yarn prices in Tiruppur have continued their upward trend, with rates for knitwear production increasing by Rs 7 per kg over the weekend, adding to a series of hikes witnessed over the past few months. The latest increase follows multiple revisions this year, including Rs 7 per kg hikes in late February and mid-March, […]
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
Vietnam and Japan have strengthened their economic partnership with the signing of six bilateral agreements, setting ambitious targets of US$ 5 billion in annual Japanese investment and US$ 60 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. The agreements were formalised during high-level talks between Le Minh Hung and Sanae Takaichi, marking a significant step forward in […]
Shihezi City is witnessing a significant shift in cotton cultivation as intelligent agricultural robots move from pilot testing to large-scale deployment across farms in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Designed for precision spraying, these advanced machines are equipped with vision-based sensor systems capable of identifying individual plants. This enables highly
The International Cotton Advisory Committee has launched a new initiative aimed at creating additional revenue streams for cotton farmers by enabling their participation in global carbon credit markets. The programme links sustainable farming practices directly to financial returns, with participating growers expected to generate up to $200 per hectare in additional
Piyush Goyal and Peter Kyle held a virtual meeting to accelerate trade and investment cooperation as both countries move toward implementing the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Signed in July 2025, the agreement is expected to come into force once both sides complete their domestic ratification processes. The pact is set to significantly expand […]
India’s textile industry experienced a broad-based slowdown in March, with production declining across key segments amid rising input costs and supply chain disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Overall textile manufacturing contracted by 3.6% during the month, reflecting weakness in both upstream and downstream segments. The sharpest decline was





















