Trade & Market

India-EU FTA To Boost German Investment In India: Indo-German Chamber

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to strengthen trade ties between India and Europe and encourage greater German investment in India, Jan Noether, director general of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, said at the inaugural Indo-German Engineering Summit 2026 in Bengaluru on

Trade & Market

Commerce Ministry Sets Up FTA Cell To Boost Export Opportunities

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The Department of Commerce has set up a free trade agreement (FTA) utilisation cell to help Indian businesses tap export opportunities in partner markets, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on Wednesday. Speaking at the India-EFTA Prosperity Summit, Agarwal said the cell would work with industry associations, export promotion councils (EPCs) and state governments to

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.

Economy

Welspun Living Posts Strongest Growth In Seven Quarters, Revenue Jumps 23.5%

Textile Insights August 14, 2026

Welspun Living Ltd. (WLL) reported its strongest quarterly growth in seven quarters, driven by robust export demand, strong domestic performance and improving profitability across key business segments. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the home textiles major reported revenue of ₹2,828 crore, registering a 23.5% year-on-year growth and a 15.4% sequential increase.

Financial Results

Arvind Crosses Rs 2,500 Crore Revenue Mark In Landmark Q1

Textile Insights August 13, 2026

Arvind Ltd., reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue and EBITDA for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by strong demand across its textile, garmenting and advanced materials businesses, alongside the successful integration of its largest-ever acquisition, Dalco-GFT in the United States. The company posted consolidated revenue of Rs 2,501 crore, up 25%

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

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

Policies

India-UK FTA To Take Effect From July 15

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

India and the United Kingdom have announced that their landmark Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will come into force on July 15, marking a major step forward in bilateral economic relations and paving the way for increased trade, investment and market access between the two countries. The agreement will provide duty-free access to 99 […]

Corporates

AB Cotspin Secures Rs 18 Crore Cotton Yarn Order

Textile Insights September 26, 2025

A B Cotspin India Ltd., a leading textile manufacturer with over 25 years of expertise, has announced an order worth around Rs 18 crore for 712 MT of cotton yarn, to be executed within two months. The deal further strengthens the company’s position as a trusted supplier of cotton yarn, knitted fabrics, and eco-friendly products. […]

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 […]