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Fashion’s power pyramid is being rewritten, size no longer guarantees supre…

In the global fashion industry of 2026, size alone no longer confers supremacy. For decades, the sector’s hierarchy was neatly explained through a familiar construct: a market capitalisation pyramid that crowned luxury conglomerates at the top, mass retailers in the middle, and emerging labels... Read more

Microsoft and Varaha transform India’s cotton belt with landmark carbon dea…

In a transformative move aimed at decarbonizing the global fashion supply chain, Microsoft has inked a landmark agreement with climate-tech company Varaha to acquire over 100,000 metric tons of carbon-removal credits. Finalized in early 2026, the deal centers on converting agricultural residue... Read more

Transit Under Tax: Why every apparel shipment to America is now a financial…

The apparel business has always thrived on rhythm. Designers forecast seasons, retailers plan months ahead, and factories lock in orders long before the first thread is spun. Predictability has traditionally been the invisible fabric holding together a $2.5-trillion global ecosystem. That rhythm has... Read more

TEEM, Tex Eco, SME Growth Fund, India’s blueprint to be a textile powerhous…

India’s textile industry long powered by cotton, fragmented supply chains, and small manufacturers running on thin margins is stepping into a radically different era. At a packed industry consultation in New Delhi this February, the Ministry of Textiles outlined what is arguably the most compr... Read more

From Dubai to Riyadh how the Gulf became the global luxury epicenter

The Middle East has emerged as the global centre for luxury, with the regional market valued at approximately €15.02 billion in 2025 and on track to reach €35 billion by 2031. While global luxury spending remained relatively flat in 2024, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) defied the slowd... Read more

Asia sets the pace as casual wear rewrites the global apparel playbook

The global apparel industry is no longer dressing for occasions. It is dressing for continuity. What began as a pandemic-era relaxation of wardrobes has hardened into a permanent reset for fashion retail. Across offices, airports, malls, and digital storefronts, formality has steadily ceded gr... Read more

Double-Edged Sword: RoDTEP slashed amidst US tariff turmoil

Indian apparel and textile exporters are grappling with a "perfect storm" this week as the central government unexpectedly halved benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. The notification, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Febr... Read more

Bangladesh vs India: The 2026 EPA makes Dhaka Japan’s apparel powerhouse

The signing of the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) on February 6, 2026, marks a transformative moment for South Asia’s textile and apparel corridor. While India has operated under a similar bilateral framework since 2011, Bangladesh’s latest deal is being widely recognize... Read more

Ralph Lauren defies luxury norms with 10% revenue rise as peers falter

In a retail landscape increasingly defined by normalization, industry jargon for stagnant growth and cautious consumer spending, Ralph Lauren Corporation has staged a rare commercial breakout. The iconic American brand reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results that exceeded expectations, posting a 10 per... Read more

A new chessboard in textiles, US, Bangladesh and India

In early February 2026, a landmark reciprocal trade agreement between the US and Bangladesh was concluded, marking a new chapter in global textiles trade. Under this pact, the US agreed to reduce its general tariff on Bangladeshi exports to about 19 per cent, and more importantly, introduced a zero-tariff... Read more

18% deal gives India edge in US home textiles market

By early 2026, the mood across India’s home textile clusters, from Panipat’s terry towel hubs to Ichalkaranji’s spinning belts and Gujarat’s bed linen exporters has changed from defensive survival to cautious expansion. The catalyst is neither a new subsidy nor a domestic pol... Read more

Rising rPET demand and high-performance fibers reshape polyester industry d…

The global textile and apparel ecosystem is entering a decade marked by unprecedented capacity expansion and evolving sustainability imperatives. Industrial projections indicate that polyester fiber, a core material in modern fashion will see global production climb from 75.13 million tons in 2025 to 103.... Read more

Burlington Stores signals strategic shift with regional realignment and 110…

Burlington Stores, Inc has initiated a major operational realignment as it enters the 2026 fiscal year, prioritizing high-efficiency store formats and localized leadership to sustain its aggressive growth trajectory. Following a year that saw the brand surpass its 1,200-location milestone, the compa... Read more

India-EU FTA 2026: The $100 bn textile opportunity and Turkey’s exclusion

In a manoeuvre that could redefine global textile trade, India has secured a strong advantage in the recently concluded India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), effectively shielding its $100 billion textile ambition from Turkish competition. By deliberately excluding Turkish products from z... Read more

Dhaka to Hanoi on alert as India gains the tariff edge

For years, India’s textile exporters fought global competition with one hand tied behind their backs. While its factories matched global quality and its raw material base was among the world’s strongest, tariffs quietly eroded margins. Buyers in New York and Berlin loved Indian cotton and crafts... Read more

US-India Trade Reset: Apparel and textiles set for high-volume comeback as …

The high-stakes trade standoff between Washington and New Delhi has reached a decisive turning point. Following a strategic dialogue between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on February 2, 2026, the United States has moved to slash reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, down fr... Read more

Fashion’s power pyramid is being rewritten, size no longer guarantees supre…

India’s Union Budget 2026: Building a resilient and integrated textile valu…

In a landmark move for India’s second-largest employer, the Union Budget 2026-27 has unveiled a comprehensive transformation roadmap for the textile, apparel, and handicraft sectors. The budget focuses on scale, sustainability, and global competitiveness to propel the industry toward an ambitious ta... Read more

The department store didn’t die it evolved, a generational retail story

For nearly two decades, the retail storyline seemed straightforward: e-commerce was the future, and department stores were relics. Analysts predicted their demise with the same certainty once reserved for brick phones and paper maps. Yet the real journey of the department store has taken a far more intricat... Read more

Beyond Bangladesh, Vietnam, how the India-EU FTA repositions India in EU ap…

In the sprawling textile clusters of Tiruppur, Surat, Panipat, and Karur, the familiar hum of looms has taken on a sharper urgency. The finalisation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) this week is being read across India’s textile heartland not as a routine trade pact, but as a reset, one that... Read more

India–EU Sign “Mother of All Deals”: A new era for fashion, apparel, and te…

In a move described by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as the “mother of all trade deals,” India and the European Union (EU) officially signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today. This landmark pact, concluding nearly two decades of negotiations, creates a free... Read more

Dubai emerges as the playground for global fashion

Dubai is fast evolving from a regional shopping hub into the central testing ground for global fashion expansion. The Emirate’s retail ecosystem is no longer defined solely by its iconic malls or tourist footfall; it has matured into a sophisticated laboratory where international and Indian br... Read more

AEPC petitions Vice President for urgent intervention amid U.S. trade crisi…

In a high-stakes appeal for the survival of India’s garment sector, the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has formally approached the Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan. The industry body is seeking an immediate resolution to an escalating India-U.S. tariff dispute that threatens to dis... Read more

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