A new partnership between marine scientists and textile innovators is seeking to transform invasive sargassum seaweed from an environmental challenge into a sustainable resource for the textile industry. The collaboration brings together Black in Marine Science (BIMS), an international network
ReFiber, powered by OterRi, will launch a city-wide post-consumer textile waste collection and upcycling initiative in Mumbai on World Environment Day, June 5, 2026. The programme aims to establish a structured ecosystem for collecting, sorting, recovering and repurposing discarded textiles while generating environmental and social benefits. The initiative will be
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reiterated the importance of early implementation of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during discussions with a European Parliamentary delegation led by Angelika Niebler. The meeting focused on strengthening India-EU economic cooperation and advancing the implementation roadmap for the landmark trade
India is continuing discussions with the United States following the conclusion of a U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) investigation into import-related measures adopted by 60 economies, including India, under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974. The USTR has proposed additional tariffs on imports from the affected economies as part of the investigation. However, […]
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector regained momentum in May, supported by a strong recovery in new orders and increased production activity, according to the latest S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The PMI rose to 52.8 in May from 50.5 in April, reaching its highest level since February and signaling a solid improvement in
The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into force on June 1, is expected to provide a significant boost to India’s textile and apparel exports by granting duty-free access to the Omani market and strengthening India’s trade connectivity with the Gulf region and East Africa. Signed in December 2025 and operationalized this
Domestic cotton prices have begun declining following the government’s decision to suspend the 11 percent import duty on cotton from June 1 to October 31, providing relief to spinning mills, textile manufacturers and exporters facing elevated raw material costs. Market participants reported an immediate correction in cotton prices, with further moderation expected as
Home décor and furnishings leader D’Décor has appointed Shailesh H. Joshi as Assistant Vice President – Sales & Marketing (Furniture & Furnishings), strengthening its commitment to expanding its presence in India’s rapidly evolving home textiles and upholstery fabrics market. Based at the company’s headquarters in Mumbai, Joshi will report
Union Minister for Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated a state-of-the-art Medical Textiles Testing Laboratory at the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) in Visakhapatnam on 30th May, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s medical and technical textiles ecosystem. During his visit to the AMTZ campus, the Minister reviewed various manufacturing and
China has said its recently agreed tariff framework with the United States will be implemented soon, with both sides maintaining close communication to finalise operational arrangements. A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce said the two countries are working to translate the agreement into action at the earliest, while expressing hope that the US will […]





















