Trade & Market

Indian Textile Exporters Face Competitive Pressure In US Despite Lower Section 301 Tariff: Emkay Research

Textile Insights August 11, 2026

Indian textile and apparel exporters may face increased competitive pressure in the US market despite India being placed in a relatively favourable tariff bracket under the latest Section 301 measures, according to a report by Emkay Research. The report noted that India has been subjected to a

Industry

US Tariff Decision Puts Indian Textile & Apparel Exporters At Competitive Disadvantage, Says CITI

Textile Insights August 11, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has expressed serious concern over the United States’ decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on Indian goods following investigations conducted under Section 301 by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) related to the enforcement of prohibitions on imports produced with forced labour. CITI

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

Financial Results

Garment Mantra’s Export Order Book Reaches Rs 230 Crore

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Garment Mantra Lifestyle Ltd reported strong growth in the first quarter of FY27, supported by robust domestic demand and a growing export business. The company posted consolidated revenue of Rs 61.97 crore during Q1 FY27, registering a year-on-year growth of 66.77 per cent. EBITDA stood at Rs 4.40 crore, up 5.27 per cent from the […]

Corporates

Eastman Exports Appoints Gayathiri Om To Board Of Directors

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Eastman Exports has announced the appointment of Gayathiri Om Saravanan as Director to its Board, reinforcing its focus on strengthening leadership and enhancing corporate governance. The company said the appointment aligns with its long-term strategy of building a strong foundation for sustainable growth and creating value for all stakeholders. Her inclusion on the Board

Economy

India’s Textile Sector Poised For Global Comeback: Emkay

Textile Insights June 10, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry is entering a pivotal growth phase, with policy support, favourable trade agreements and a strengthening domestic manufacturing ecosystem positioning the country to reclaim a larger share of global markets, according to a recent report by Emkay Research. The report notes that despite India’s longstanding status as a textile

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, Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), strongly rejected the

Policies

India-Oman CEPA Opens New Export Opportunities For Indian Textiles

Textile Insights June 4, 2026

The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into force on June 1, is expected to provide a significant boost to India’s textile and apparel exports by granting duty-free access to the Omani market and strengthening India’s trade connectivity with the Gulf region and East Africa. Signed in December 2025 and operationalized this

Industry

CITI Hails Cabinet Nod To Export Promotion Mission

Textile Insights November 17, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has hailed the Union Cabinet’s approval of the Export Promotion Mission announced in the Union Budget 2025–26, calling it a timely and transformative step for the textile and apparel sector. CITI Chairman Ashwin Chandran expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and the cabinet, stating that the initiative will […]

Industry

Indian Textiles Must Embrace Innovation, Says CITI Deputy Chairman

Textile Insights September 18, 2025

India’s textile and apparel industry must step up innovation and embed sustainability to stay competitive in global markets and achieve its export and domestic growth targets, according to Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) Deputy Chairman Ashwin Chandran. “Innovation is no longer a choice, it is a pathway to futureproofing our industry,” Chandran said at […]