Event

CMAI’s 84th Garment Fair Draws 920 Exhibitors

Textile Insights October 15, 2026

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has secured participation from 920 exhibitors and 1,010 brands for its 84th National Garment Fair, scheduled for February 2027 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. The Spring/Summer sourcing event will feature 1,050 stalls spread

Financial Results

PDS Starts FY27 Strong With 43% PAT Growth

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Global supply chain solutions provider PDS Limited reported a strong start to FY27, with consolidated revenue from operations increasing 14.8% year-on-year to Rs 3,444 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. Profit after tax (PAT) rose 42.7% to Rs 29 crore, while EBITDA nearly doubled to Rs 96 crore, reflecting improved operational efficiency […]

Trade & Market

US Apparel Imports Decline During Jan-May 2026 With Sharp Slide in China Shipments

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

US apparel imports continued to weaken during the Jan-May 2026 period, with total imports falling by 9.1 per cent compared with the same period last year, reflecting softer sourcing activity and a sharp decline in shipments from China. According to the latest trade data, US apparel imports during the January–May 2026 period were valued at […]

Corporates

PDS Partners With Busana To Strengthen Global Manufacturing Network

Textile Insights July 15, 2026

PDS Limited, a global fashion supply chain solutions company, has announced a strategic partnership between its manufacturing business and Indonesia’s Busana Apparel Group, marking a significant step towards strengthening its global manufacturing ecosystem. The partnership comes at a time when the global apparel industry is undergoing a major shift in sourcing

Economy

Gap Inc. Appoints Ian Daniels to Lead Sourcing Operations

August 20, 2023

Gap Inc. is undergoing a strategic overhaul with the appointment of Ian Daniels as the new head of sourcing, set to take charge in October. With an extensive career spanning three decades, Daniels brings a wealth of expertise in supply chain management and global sourcing to the California-based apparel giant. Formerly the vice president of […]