Export

Rethinking India’s Apparel Export Strategy In A Shifting Global Sourcing Landscape

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

Global apparel sourcing decisions used to rest on a fairly narrow set of criteria: unit cost, capacity and turnaround time. That calculus no longer holds on its own. Trade policy is being rewritten in real time, buyers are actively rebalancing where they place orders, and market access itself

Export

Centre Plans To Add 5K-10K Textile Exporters Through District Hubs

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The Centre is working to add 5,000-10,000 new textile exporters over the next two to three years by strengthening district-level export ecosystems and developing production centres into export hubs. The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to expand India’s textile export base beyond established clusters and bring more businesses into international markets.

Policies

Govt Extends RoSCTL, RoDTEP Export Support Schemes Till December 2026

Textile Insights October 1, 2026

The government has extended two key export support schemes, the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) and the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP), for another three months till December 31, 2026, providing continued support to exporters during the final quarter of the year. The extensions were notified on […]

Event

FICCI TAG 2026: Technology, Scale And FTAs To Drive India’s Textile Export Growth

Textile Insights October 1, 2026

Industry consolidation, collaboration, technology adoption and investments in modern manufacturing infrastructure will be critical to strengthening Maharashtra’s textile exports and India’s global competitiveness, Maharashtra Textile Minister Sanjay Savkare said at the 17th edition of FICCI TAG 2026 in Mumbai. Held under the theme Nurturing the Next-Gen Indian Textile

Export

India Yet To Gain From China+1 Shift In Global Apparel Sourcing

Textile Insights September 24, 2026

India’s share of global apparel exports remained largely unchanged at around 3% in 2025, despite a significant decline in China’s share over the past 15 years, according to a PL Capital sector report. China’s share of global apparel exports fell from 36.9% in 2010 to 27.3% in 2025, a decline of 9.6 percentage points. India’s […]

Policies

New Zealand Parliament Clears India FTA, Pact Moves Closer To Implementation

Textile Insights September 19, 2026

New Zealand’s Parliament has approved legislation to implement the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with lawmakers voting 93-29 in favour of the bill. The approval marks a key step towards bringing the trade agreement into force. India and New Zealand signed the FTA on April 27, 2026, and India has welcomed the New Zealand […]

Export

India’s Textile Exports Rise 16.1% To Rs 29,700 Crore In August

Textile Insights September 19, 2026

India’s textile exports increased 16.1% year-on-year in August 2026, reaching more than Rs 29,700 crore, compared with over Rs 25,600 crore in August 2025, according to the Ministry of Textiles. The ministry said the sector maintained its growth momentum during the first five months of the current financial year. Cumulative textile exports during April-August 2026 […]

Tete-A-Tete

Beyond Fabric: Teejay India’s Role In Driving Speed And Agility Across Brandix’s Supply Chain

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

In the fast-fashion era, success is measured not just by quality but by speed. Located at the heart of Brandix Apparel City, Teejay India has emerged as a critical link in the integrated manufacturing ecosystem, enabling faster lead times, greater supply chain agility and enhanced competitiveness for global apparel brands. Upul Nallaperuma, Chief Operating Officer […]

Special Report

Is It Time To Rediscover SAARC?

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

What is SAARC South Asia is often discussed through the lens of politics, yet for manufacturers of dyes, chemicals, textiles and textile machinery it represents one of the most promising regional business opportunities in the world. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established on December 8, 1985, was created to strengthen economic, social […]

Policies

PLI Scheme For Textiles Crosses Investment Of Rs 8,100 Crore; Approval Granted To 170 Companies

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles continues to gain momentum, with 170 companies approved across MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles segments. As of March 31, 2026, the scheme has attracted investments of Rs 8,117.64 crore, generated a turnover of Rs 11,241 crore, and created employment for 33,427 people, according to