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
Bangladesh’s FY2026-27 Budget has provided short-term policy stability for the country’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry, but industry stakeholders say further reforms will be needed to strengthen long-term competitiveness as the sector prepares for eventual graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status. The BDT 9.38 lakh crore budget retains the 12%













