February 22, 2026
Export

Sri Lanka’s Garment Exports Up 5.2% In June

Sri Lanka’s garment exports climbed 5.2% year-on-year in June 2025 to US$ 439.39 million, up from US$ 417.71 million a year earlier, according to the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF). The growth was powered by sharp gains in the UK and EU markets, which helped offset declines elsewhere. Exports to the UK surged 20.4% to […]
Industry

Uzbekistan To Open Textile Trading Houses In US

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has announced plans to open two textile trading houses in St. Louis and New York, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s presence in the US$ 100 billion US textile market. The trading houses will serve as sales and promotional hubs for Uzbek ready-made garments and fashion products, directly linking the […]
Cotton

India Waives Cotton Import Duty Till Sept 30

India has scrapped import duties on cotton between August 19 and September 30, offering short-term relief to its textile and apparel sector as it battles rising global trade pressures. The government order, issued late Monday, fulfills a long-standing demand from industry groups who argued that duty-free cotton imports would make Indian manufacturers more competitive.
Corporates

SBC Exports Bags Order Of Rs 17.56 Crore

SBC Exports Ltd has announced that it has finalized a significant export deal with HUXXE Readymade Garments Trading LLC, a Dubai-based company specializing in readymade garments. The company has successfully received its initial work order from HUXXE worth approximately Rs 17.56 crore for the supply of garments including T-shirts, trousers and shorts. The order, which […]