Welspun Living has approved the acquisition of a 35% stake in Welspun Corporate Services (WCSL) for Rs 35,000 through the purchase of 3,500 equity shares. The remaining 65% stake in WCSL will be held by other Welspun Group entities. The approval was granted by the company’s board of directors
India has recommended the imposition of an anti-dumping duty on a key textile processing chemical imported from China, aiming to protect domestic manufacturers from unfairly low-priced imports. The recommendation follows an investigation by trade authorities, which found that the chemical was being exported to India below its normal value, adversely impacting local
Paraguay has become the final South American nation to ratify the landmark Mercosur–European Union Free Trade Agreement, bringing the deal closer to implementation and creating one of the world’s largest free trade zones. The agreement, negotiated over 25 years, spans a combined market of over 700 million people and nearly 25% of global GDP. Paraguay’s […]
The government has extended relief measures for export cargo until March 31, amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating tensions involving Iran. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued revised standard operating procedures under the Customs Act to support exporters facing delays and logistical challenges in the Gulf […]
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved Rs 1,718.56 crore as reimbursement to the Cotton Corporation of India for Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations carried out during the 2023–24 cotton season. The support covers procurement undertaken between October 2023 and September 2024, when market prices fell below MSP, prompting
Opposition members in the Lok Sabha have raised concerns that a proposed India–US trade deal could adversely impact farmers and the broader agricultural economy. During a discussion on the Demands for Grants for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for 2026–27, Sudhakar Singh warned that the agreement may create an uneven playing field, alleging […]
India’s textile industry is facing renewed pressure as rising crude oil prices and surging freight rates drive up input costs, tightening margins across the value chain. Raw material costs have increased by 20–25% in recent weeks, tracking crude oil prices crossing the US$ 100 per barrel mark. The impact is particularly significant for synthetic fibres […]
Confederation of Indian Textile Industry has welcomed the government’s announcement of the Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) scheme, calling it a timely boost for exporters facing disruptions due to ongoing tensions in West Asia. CITI Chairman Ashwin Chandran said the scheme reflects the government’s commitment to improving ease of
Confederation of Indian Textile Industry, in partnership with the Government of Telangana, will host the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON) in Hyderabad on April 2–3, 2026. Themed Reimagining the Future of Global Textiles, the conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the evolving dynamics of the global textiles and
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$ […]





















