Industry

CITI Warns Of Fresh US Tariff Risk To Indian Textile, Apparel Exports

Textile Insights September 23, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has raised concerns over the potential impact of additional US tariffs on Indian textile and apparel exports following the signing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by US President. The industry body said any

Trade & Market

UK Trade Pact To Open New Opportunities For Haryana Textiles, Footwear, Gems

Textile Insights September 15, 2026

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is expected to create fresh opportunities for Haryana’s textile, footwear, gems and jewellery and engineering sectors, while providing the state’s MSMEs and startups greater access to the UK market, Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Monday. Addressing the ‘Haryana-UK CETA Trade Bridge: Unlocking

Corporates

AEPC Highlights FTA Opportunities For Tiruppur Apparel Exporters

Textile Insights August 31, 2026

The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) organised a seminar in Tiruppur on ‘Unlocking Growth Opportunities: FTA Utilization for Apparel Exporters’, bringing together apparel exporters, industry leaders, government officials and trade experts to discuss ways to maximise the benefits of India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Addressing the gathering, Dr. A. Sakthivel,

Export

India-UK CETA Opens New Export Opportunities For Haryana

Textile Insights August 20, 2026

The India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which came into effect on July 15, 2026, is expected to create new export opportunities for Haryana’s industries, MSMEs, farmers, exporters and services sector. The agreement provides nearly 99% of India’s exports with duty-free access to the UK market, covering almost the entire trade value.

Special Report

Is Indian Textile Industry Ready To Capitalize On India-UK CETA?

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

India needs to overcome structural challenges in areas of speed of delivery, consistency, innovation, sustainability, compliance, traceability and the ability to deliver large orders within increasingly compressed timelines The implementation of India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) marks a defining moment for the Indian textile sector. With the

Export

UK, Oman Trade Deals Open New Export Opportunities For Gujarat

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

Gujarat’s export-oriented industries are expected to gain from India’s recent trade agreements with the UK and Oman, with lower tariffs and wider market access likely to benefit sectors such as engineering, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and pharmaceuticals. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on July 15, eliminating tariffs on 99

Policies

India’s Textile Exports Get Zero-Duty Access To UK Under CETA

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

India’s textile and apparel exporters have secured zero-duty access across 1,143 specific tariff lines in the UK market under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), removing tariffs that previously reached up to 12 percent. The agreement provides duty-free or reduced-tariff access for 99 percent of Indian goods entering the UK, while 90 percent

Event

Bharat Tex 2026 Day 2 Focuses On States And Global Trade

Textile Insights July 15, 2026

The second day of Bharat Tex 2026 placed the spotlight on state-led growth, investment opportunities and India’s expanding textile trade partnerships with global markets. The programme brought together State Governments, policymakers, industry leaders and trade experts to discuss strategies for strengthening manufacturing, attracting investment and enhancing the

Policies

Textile Exports To Double Under India-UK Trade Pact

Textile Insights July 25, 2025

India and the United Kingdom have signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), India’s most ambitious free trade pact with a major developed nation in over a decade. The agreement was signed yesterday by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and the UK’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds, in […]