Policies

India, Canada Begin Fourth Round Of CEPA Talks

Textile Insights September 15, 2026

India and Canada on Monday began the fourth round of negotiations for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with both sides aiming to conclude the trade pact by the end of this year, according to an official. The five-day round of negotiations, being held from

Industry

India’s Textile Sector Eyes Growth As China+1 Shift Opens Export Opportunity

Textile Insights September 10, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry could be entering a new phase of growth as global brands look to diversify sourcing beyond China, but the country will need to move beyond its traditional dependence on cotton to fully capture the opportunity, according to a Jefferies report. The global textile and apparel trade is now worth more […]

Export

India’s Textile And Apparel Exports Cross US$ 33.5 Billion In FY26

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

India’s exports of textiles, apparel and handicraft products crossed US$33.5 billion in 2025-26, up from around US$ 30.7 billion in 2023-24, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%, according to data cited in Parliament. Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita said India’s textile and apparel products reached more than 100 countries during […]

Corporates

Bharat Tex Trade Federation And Première Vision Sign Mou To Strengthen India-France Textile And Fashion Collaboration

Textile Insights September 3, 2026

The Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) and Première Vision SA, one of the world’s leading international platforms for creative fashion, textiles and sourcing, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen India’s engagement with the global fashion and textile ecosystem. The MoU was signed on September 2, 2026, at the Première Vision exhibition

Event

ATEXCON 2025: Driving Asia’s Leadership In The Global Textile Industry

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

The 12th edition of the Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2025), organized by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), successfully concluded at the Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai. With Gherzi as the official knowledge partner, the event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss Asia’s growing influence in the global textile and

Industry

Indians ‘Wait & Watch’ Bangladesh’s Textile Market Situation

Textile Insights August 9, 2024

By Avinash Mayekar, MD – Suvin Expo LLP It is better to be cautious than to invest hastily. The recent unexpected political turmoil in Bangladesh has created quite a stir in the Indian textile industry. Many discussions are taking place across various forums about the possible advantages that India might soon benefit from. However, in […]

Special Report

Thailand – A Potential Leading Market For India’s MMF And Cotton Textiles

July 14, 2023

Thailand is a popular destination known for its royal palaces, temples, mountains, islands, cuisine and vibrant night life. But Thailand is also well-known for its shopping economy and a shopaholic will get the best and cheapest garments in the Thailand market. Talking about clothes, you should know that Thailand is well-known producer of fabrics, sportswear […]