How India’s textile recycling network is becoming a global ESG blueprint
India’s textile industry is mounting an aggressive defence against growing international criticism that developing economies are becoming dumping grounds for discarded Western fashion. Backed by fresh data from the Ministry of Textiles, India is now positioning itself not as a passive re... Read more
Cotton trade under pressure as war risks and tariff chaos raise apparel cos…
The global textile and apparel industry is entering a high-stakes period of volatility as the ongoing Iran war creates a divide between energy-producing and energy-consuming markets. While Asian manufacturing hubs grapple with physical constraints on energy supplies, the US market, a critical ... Read more
Copenhagen GFA summit 2026 signals reset in global apparel finance
" " The global apparel, textile, and fiber manufacturing industries are entering a decisive phase of financial and operational realignment, as senior executives, policymakers, and supply chain leaders gathered at the Global Fashion Summit 2026 in Copenhagen to confront growing systemic risks ... Read more
Global apparel supply chains realign as India navigates trade volatility
The global apparel and textile sector is experiencing a significant structural shift, as major manufacturers and retailers move away from traditional, single-source dependency in favor of multi-country footprints. Much like the consumer goods industry recently de-risked its logistics by moving... Read more
India’s textile sector targets global supply chain shift with $100 bn expor…
As global brands push up efforts to diversify sourcing beyond traditional manufacturing hubs, India is repositioning its textile industry through an integrated growth strategy aimed at transforming the country into a full-spectrum sourcing destination. The push comes at a time when geopolitica... Read more
India balances farm interests and export ambitions with temporary cotton im…
" " The textile industry has received a policy reprieve after the Ministry of Finance eliminated the 11 per cent import duty on raw cotton until October 30, 2026. The temporary suspension of both the Basic Customs Duty and the Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) is designed... Read more
Victoria’s Secret records robust Q1 growth amid strategic repositioning
Victoria’s Secret & Co has reported a resilient performance for Q1, F... Read more
Source Fashion elevates technical literacy in supply chain management
As the fashion industry grapples with the complexities of circularity and suppl... Read more
USDA strategy targets long-term viability for US cotton producers
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a comprehensi... Read more
Muga Silk gains global traction via strategic branding
The Government of Assam has intensified its efforts to position Muga silk, the ... Read more
Lambodhara Textiles reports robust financial performance in FY26
Lambodhara Textiles has reported a robust financial performance for FY26, headl... Read more
SIMA advocates for policy continuity following cotton import duty relief
The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) has officially acknowledged ... Read more