September 27, 2026
Policies

India Speeds Up FTA Push To Boost Exports

India is accelerating its free trade agreement (FTA) strategy, with negotiations concluded or agreements signed with several key global partners, including the United Kingdom, Oman, New Zealand and the European Union, according to the Union Commerce Ministry. The ministry, while releasing April 2026 trade data, said India is also advancing trade negotiations with countries
Policies

Textile Ministry And ICRIER Partner On Policy Research

India’s Ministry of Textiles (MoT) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Council for Research (ICRIER) on International Economic Relations to strengthen policy research and data-driven decision-making for the country’s textile and apparel sector. The partnership aims to support the formulation of evidence-based policies by enhancing textile-related
Industry

India Eyes Bigger Role In Nigeria’s Textile Revival

India and Nigeria are looking to strengthen textile trade relations, with India expressing readiness to support Nigeria’s textile revival programme through investments, technology transfer and skill development initiatives across the textile value chain. Speaking at the Textile Meet/B2B Nigeria-India engagement held at the Indian High Commission in Abuja, India’s High
Financial Results

Garment Business Drives KPR Mill FY26 Growth

KPR Mill Limited reported a strong financial performance for FY26, supported by steady growth in its garment business, improved operational efficiency and continued focus on value-added textile products. The company posted consolidated total income of Rs 6,784.29 crore for FY26, registering growth over Rs 6,462.26 crore reported in FY25. EBITDA increased to Rs 1,401.20
Trade & Market

India-Oman FTA To Boost Textile Exports

India’s textile and apparel sector is expected to gain significant export opportunities as the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman is likely to come into force from June 1, 2026, according to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Goyal said discussions with the Oman delegation […]