Industry

CITI Warns Proposed US Tariffs Could Severely Impact Indian Textile Exports

Textile Insights June 5, 2026

The proposed imposition of fresh US tariffs on goods from nearly 60 countries, including India, over allegations of forced labour has emerged as a major concern for India’s textile and apparel industry. Terming the move a “serious threat” to the sector, Ashwin Chandran,

Home Textiles

US Tariffs To Dent Home Textile Sector; Revenue May Slip 5–10%

Textile Insights September 17, 2025

Profitability, credit metrics under pressure as 50% duty kicks in India’s home textile industry is staring at a 5–10% drop in revenue this fiscal after the US imposed a 50% tariff on imports from August 27, 2025. The US accounts for nearly three-fourths of the sector’s export earnings. CRISIL Ratings said the impact will be […]

Cotton

CITI: Cotton Duty Extension A Lifeline For Textile Industry

Textile Insights August 29, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the exemption of import duty on cotton until December 31, 2025, calling it a crucial support measure for the country’s textile and apparel sector, which is reeling under the impact of a steep 50% tariff imposed by the US from August […]

Policies

US, India Close To Trade Deal Ahead Of Tariff Deadline

Textile Insights July 9, 2025

The United States is close to finalizing a mini trade deal with India, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, as his administration issued reciprocal tariff notices to several global trading partners. The move follows Trump’s earlier imposition of a 26% tariff on Indian imports in April 2025, which was later eased to 10% for a […]

Special Report

Indian T&A Sector May Continue Its Revival Journey In 2025

Textile Insights January 9, 2025

While CY2024 was a mix bag for the Indian T&A sector, the year CY2025 is expected to be a better one. The second half of 2024 saw a distinct recovery in the overall exports after multiple quarters of subdued performance in the backdrop of sluggish demand in the major markets of the EU and the […]