Cotton

CAI Raises India’s Cotton Crop Estimate To 337 Lakh Bales For 2025-26

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has revised upward its cotton pressing estimate for the 2025-26 season to 337 lakh bales of 170 kg each, an increase of 3 lakh bales from its previous estimate of 334 lakh bales, reflecting improved crop availability in key producing regions. The latest

Trade & Market

West Asia Crisis Highlights What India Must Fix To Reach US$100 Billion Textile Exports

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

India’s textile and apparel exports have remained around the US$ 40 billion mark for nearly six years, despite the industry’s ambition to reach US$ 100 billion by 2030. The ongoing West Asia crisis has disrupted trade routes and logistics, but it has also exposed deeper structural challenges that India must address to accelerate export growth. […]

Tete-A-Tete

Bharat Tex Has Maintained The Bharat Flavour While Creating A Global Platform: Samir Joshipura

Textile Insights July 29, 2026

Samir Joshipura, Group CEO, Trident Group, speaks on the overwhelming response at Bharat Tex 2026, evolving consumer preferences, global market challenges, India’s growing competitiveness and Trident’s sustainability journey. Trident Group’s booth at Bharat Tex 2026 has been witnessing a steady stream of visitors, reflecting the growing interest in the company’s diverse

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 Records Strong Global Response, Generates Rs 14,300 Crore Investment Commitments

Textile Insights July 17, 2026

The first three days of Bharat Tex 2026 have witnessed a strong response from domestic and international stakeholders with Bharat Mandapam emerging as a major global hub for textile and apparel business, sourcing, innovation and investment. Spread across more than 16 lakh square feet, the world’s largest integrated textile event has brought together 1,647 exhibitors,

Special Report

Giriraj Singh Releases CMAI-GATS ‘CXO Blueprint 2030’ To Guide India’s Textile Export Growth

Textile Insights July 16, 2026

Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Government of India, released the India Textiles & Apparel CXO Blueprint 2030, a strategic report by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) and the Global Alliance for Textile Sustainability (GATS), at the Sustainability & Circularity Impact Pavilion during Bharat Tex 2026. The report outlines strategic

Industry

Giriraj Singh Reviews Key Textile Initiatives To Boost Technology And MSME Growth

Textile Insights July 13, 2026

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of key initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s textile sector through technology upgradation, institutional reforms and enhanced industry support. The Minister reviewed the transformation of the erstwhile Powerloom Service Centres into Integrated Textile and Apparel

Tete-A-Tete

India Must Compete On Quality, Not Price, To Lead Global Weaving: Itema Group CEO Ugo Ghilardi

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and fluctuating global markets, Itema Group continues to strengthen its long-term commitment to India. From exploring local manufacturing opportunities to developing next-generation weaving technologies, the Italian weaving machinery leader sees India as one of its most strategic markets. In this exclusive Interview with Henry

Cotton

Monsoon Prospects: Emerging El Niño Raises Fresh Concerns For India’s Cotton And Textile Industry

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Delayed rains, slower cotton sowing and an evolving El Niño pattern could influence fibre availability, prices and the textile value chain in the months ahead India’s South-West monsoon in 2026 has arrived with a mixed outlook, bringing cautious optimism for agriculture while raising fresh concerns for the country’s cotton and textile industry. Although the

Export

India’s Apparel Exports To EU Hit Record US$ 4.66 Billion In FY2025-26

Textile Insights July 3, 2026

India’s apparel exports to the European Union (EU) reached a record US$4.66 billion during FY2025-26, marking a significant milestone for the country’s textile and apparel industry. The achievement highlights India’s growing prominence as a preferred global sourcing destination, driven by its manufacturing capabilities, quality standards and increasing