Bangladesh is set to benefit from a major shift in US trade dynamics after Trump imposed a 50% tariff on a range of Indian goods, much higher than Bangladesh’s 20% counter-tariff. This gap gives Bangladeshi exporters a clear price advantage in the US market, particularly in ready-made garments,
The 56th GST Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is set to take place on September 3–4, 2025 in New Delhi, where key proposals to simplify the tax regime and ease costs for consumers will be discussed. According to reports, the government is considering moving all food and textile products into the 5% […]
Offering crucial relief to India’s textile exporters grappling with steep US tariffs, the Central Government has extended the exemption on cotton import duty until December 31, 2025, the Ministry of Finance announced today. Initially introduced as a temporary measure from August 19 to September 30, 2025, the duty waiver has now been prolonged to ensure […]
The 13th edition of Gartex Texprocess India 2025, the country’s most comprehensive exhibition on garment and textile machinery, concluded successfully on 23rd August 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, recording an impressive 15,790 visitors across three days. The expo drew participants from 436 Indian cities and 31 countries, making it a truly global […]
India is set to launch dedicated outreach programmes across 40 countries, including the UK, Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Canada, Mexico, Russia, and Australia, in a bid to diversify textile exports and reduce reliance on the US market, a senior official said on Wednesday. The move comes after the United States […]
Trident Group, a global leader in home textiles and paper, has been recognized for its design excellence with two top honours at the prestigious India’s Best Design Awards (IBDA) 2025. The company’s in-house design studio was named “Best In-house Studio”, reaffirming its position as an innovation-driven creative powerhouse. In addition, Trident received the coveted
To maintain the competitiveness of Indonesia’s textile industry, the Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) has called on upstream producers to strengthen transparency, administrative compliance, and strategic consistency. The appeal was specifically directed at members of the Association of Indonesian Filament and Filament Producers (APSyFI). According to data from the
Bombay Dyeing, one of India’s oldest and most trusted home textile brands, has stepped up its fight against counterfeit products with raids across key markets including Kolkata, Hyderabad, Kerala, and most recently, at a prominent mall in Mumbai. With a legacy spanning over 145 years, the brand continues to uphold its values of trust, innovation, […]
DyStar, a global leader in specialty chemicals with over a century of expertise in product development and innovation, has released its 2024–2025 Integrated Sustainability Report, underscoring its commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and responsible growth. The report highlights DyStar’s progress in optimizing its global manufacturing footprint while
Welspun Living Limited (WLL), a global leader in home textiles and part of the Welspun World conglomerate, has unveiled its latest campaign, “Kyunki Farq Padta Hai”, featuring actor Vidya Balan. The campaign highlights the importance of quality home linen through a playful mix of humour, nostalgia, and a supernatural twist. Conceptualised by ^a t o […]





















