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Bangladesh low-wage workers get support from US and EU

Bangladesh low-wage workers get support from US and EU

  Apparel retailers in the US and Europe , as the primary buyers of Bangladesh- garments have agreed to accept higher prices to help factories offset wage increases along with helping the daily survival of low-income workers, in a humanitarian move. Bangladesh factories that employ low-wage workers --mainly w... Read more

More comprehensive India-UK FTA will benefit bilateral trade

More comprehensive India-UK FTA will benefit bilateral trade

  The much-awaited bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the UK -- which wa proposed by Boris Johnson in April this year- may see the light of day by the end-of-year. The early harvest agreement pact had aimed to achieve up to 65 per cent of coverage for goods and up to 40 per ce... Read more

Survival of Indian cotton mills depends on government initiatives

Survival of Indian cotton mills depends on government initiatives

  Much has been discussed in Indian media about the domestic cotton scenario spanning farming, spinning, textiles and apparel. The clear picture that emerges when one cuts through the media chatter is that the sector has become rather vulnerable due to global scenarios much beyond their control. From climate ... Read more

India-Bangladesh rupee trade a mixed bag for both sides, say experts

India-Bangladesh rupee trade a mixed bag for both sides, say experts

  As India forges ahead towards becoming the world’s fifth largest economy it is ambitious about making it’s the rupee a global trading currency.  With the aim to decrease US dollar dependency, so far 18 countries have been allowed by the Reserve Bank of India to trade in Indian rupees and Ba... Read more

Despite interventions UK’s textile strategy yet to take off

Despite interventions UK’s textile strategy yet to take off

UK, the fourth largest producer of textile waste, has been losing its grip from being a nation that was leading in delivering key interventions through governmental policies for the fashion sector. On June 8, 2022, erstwhile Prime Minister Boris Johnson had expressed his support for the new 10-year Fashion Industry... Read more

UN’s playbook recommends end of excessive consumerism in fashion

UN’s playbook recommends end of excessive consumerism in fashion

In the real world, despite pledges and commitments, the fashion industry continues its various strategies and tactics to sell more. Social influencers are working overtime recommending ‘look of the day’ and ‘look of the occasion’. Digital engagements have found newer avenues like the Metaver... Read more

With AGOA ending in 2025, a new act should focus on strengthening regi…

With AGOA ending in 2025, a new act should focus on strengthening regional textiles sector

With 2025 its date of expiry drawing close, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) that gives duty-free benefits to goods of designated sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, is now set for a change for better or worse. The AGOA legislation was approved by the US Congress in May 2000 and signed by President Cl... Read more

European Parliament’s takes the lead with its new sustainability norms…

European Parliament’s takes the lead with its new sustainability norms for garment industry

The Environment Committee of the European Parliament has made its stance clear – the time has arrived for the model of ‘take, make, dispose’ that harms our planet, our health and our economy -- to end it once and for all. Well over a year ago, the committee had put forward a proposal for a regulat... Read more

Euratex wants European Parliament to take a realistic view of issues f…

Euratex wants European Parliament to take a realistic view of issues facing the sector

The European textile sector is miffed with the European Parliament as it’s acknowledging the efforts put in by the sector to be aligned to EU Strategy for Sustainability and Circular Textiles. When European Union law makers adopted the report on the strategy published in Brussels on June 1, the general feedba... Read more

China’s stockpiling move fails to boost cotton prices

China’s stockpiling move fails to boost cotton prices

To boost recovery of China’s cotton market, Beijing aims to buy half a million tons of Xinjiang cotton for state reserves. China’s cotton market has been on decline ever since US announced ban on cotton made in Xinjiang. Beijing has announced plans to buy between 300,000 and 500,000 tons of Xinjiang cott... Read more

Focus on priority sectors can help Nepal achieve LDC targets

Focus on priority sectors can help Nepal achieve LDC targets

  Despite being confronted by unfavorable conditions, Nepal, has made significant socio-economic progress in the last few years. However, it has demonstrated an absurd growth curve where below average economic growth is being supported by a sharp reduction in poverty. As per a report by Himalaya Times, in the l... Read more

A new year’s gift to the industry as government defers GST hike on tex…

A new year’s gift to the industry as government defers GST hike on textiles

  Smiles are back on the faces of textile industry leaders as the GST Council has unanimously deferred its proposed hike to GST rates on textiles. The GST rate hike on textiles from 5 to 12 per cent was to come into effect from January 1. The decision to defer the hike was made at the 46th meeting of the GST Co... Read more

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India boosts circular textiles with new HSN codes and record-keeping

  India’s Ministry of Textiles in India is taking significant steps to enhance th... Read more

Deadline for applications under PLI scheme for textiles extended

  The government has extended the deadline for new applications under the PLI scheme fo... Read more

Government to extend cotton pilot project beyond March 2024

  Following a 25 per cent surge in cotton production across 10 states, the government p... Read more

EU GSP report flags human rights concerns in Bangladesh

  In the evaluation report spanning 2020-33, the European Union (EU) has raised apprehe... Read more

Bihar's Global Investors' Summit to attract investments in textiles from Ba…

  The Bihar government is enticing entrepreneurs from Bangladesh to invest in the state... Read more

India proposes changes in Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with…

  India’s Commerce Ministry is planning to introduce amendments to the rules of o... Read more

Africa seeks AGOA extension beyond 2025

  Multiple African nations are actively pursuing an extension of the African Growth and... Read more

AMHSSC plans new centres of excellence across the country

  The Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) is embarking o... Read more

Extend refinancing facility to textiles, BTMA urges Bangladesh Bank

  Mohammad Ali Khokon, President of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), ha... Read more

India signs supply chain agreement with 13 IIPEF partner countries

  India has signed a Supply Chain Agreement within the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework ... Read more

ASEAN urges India to join RCEP for mutual benefits

  Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, has advocated for India to reconsider join... Read more

SIMA urges Tamil Nadu CM for textile industry support

  The Textiles and Clothing (T&C) sector in Tamil Nadu, known as the backbone of th... Read more

India: RoDTEP Scheme extended for Nine Months

  Welcome Step The Indian government has recently announced the extension of the Remis... Read more

H&M to Resume Operations in Ukraine in November

  Swedish fashion retailer H&M announced on Thursday that it plans to reopen most o... Read more

India: National e-commerce policy nearing finalization

  The commerce and industry ministry is finalizing the national e-commerce policy. The ... Read more

Germany backs Philippines-EU trade talks for stronger ties

  Germany has expressed firm support for the revival of negotiations concerning a free ... Read more

'Make in India' initiative drives economic transformation, global investor …

  The "Make in India" initiative, launched in 2014, has been a major success. FDI in th... Read more

“NTBs, a growing threat to textiles trade”, says AEPC India

  Non-tariff barriers (NTBs) are increasingly proving to be a formidable weapon capable... Read more

Sri Lanka's apparel industry leaps ahead with sustainable compliance initia…

  Amidst the economic challenges confronting Sri Lanka and the introduction of stringen... Read more

India-UK free trade agreement nears realization

  India and the United Kingdom are making gradual progress towards formalizing a free t... Read more

India-Bangladesh trade in rupees to boost commerce

  India and Bangladesh have agreed to exclusively employ the rupee for their bilateral ... Read more

Shein achieves record sales 2023

  Despite facing multiple lawsuits and government scrutiny in the US, Shein has experie... Read more

Sri Lanka Seeks Added Duty Free Apparel Access To India

  Sri Lanka seeks a six-fold expansion of duty-free access for its apparel in India und... Read more

Better Cotton Supports EU's Green Claims Directive to Tackle Greenwashing

Better Cotton Supports EU's Green Claims Directive to Tackle Greenwashing

  Better Cotton, the world's largest cotton sustainability initiative, has provided f... Read more

VDMA opposes EU's PFAS ban

The VDMA, representing over 3,600 German and European mechanical and plant engineering compan... Read more

Zero Carbon co-locates with COP28 in Dubai

World Textile Information Network (WTiN) plans to co-locate Innovate: Zero Carbon with COP28 ... Read more

SAC Revives China Manufacturer Forums

Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is relaunching its Manufacturer Forums, starting with the... Read more

France promotes sustainable fashion repair

In a bid to combat the harmful effects of fast fashion and reduce waste, France has introduce... Read more

APTMA urges action on high energy costs

Pakistan's textile industry has seen a troubling 26% decline in cotton yarn and cotton cloth ... Read more

Brexit's Impact on UK Fashion: Report & Recommendations

A comprehensive report has been released, analyzing the consequences of Brexit on the fashion... Read more

Bangladesh-India: Rupee trade added to dollars

According to reports, there is a new arrangement that allows the use of Indian Rupees to cove... Read more

India Initiates Sustainable Textile Drive

India's government takes proactive steps to establish the nation as a global center for susta... Read more

FTA, Textile Cooperation Deliberated at EU-India Conference

The Europe India Centre for Business and Industry (EICBI) collaborated with Morten Lokkegaard... Read more

Indonesian Apparel Exports Soar 45.92%

The Indonesian textile industry, specifically the apparel sector, witnessed a remarkable surg... Read more

EU tackles textile waste, promotes sustainability by 2028

In a recent move, the European Commission (EU) has recognized the urgency to address textile ... Read more

EU Pushes Sustainable Fashion Regulations, 2028 Deadline

The European Commission is determined to enforce regulations for sustainable fashion by 2028,... Read more

China's Textile Exports Grow, Value Affected

China's textile and apparel exports grew year-on-year from January to May 2023, but the expor... Read more

Southeast Asia's garment trade declines

Garment and footwear trade between Southeast Asia and the United States is declining due to h... Read more

India: UK removes duty benefits, concerns rise

The UK's removal of duty benefits for Indian garment exporters under the new Developing Count... Read more

U.S. Urges Mexico on Worker Rights, Suspends Settlement

The United States has called on Mexico to examine allegations of workers' rights violations a... Read more

Philippines seeks US trade inclusion

The Philippine government is actively pursuing the inclusion of its garment exports in the re... Read more

Minister seeks collaboration for Cambodia-Japan FTA

Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak called on all relevant parties to cooperate in exploring the... Read more

Preserve SVAT for Export Sector, urges JAAF

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has expressed deep concern and disappointment over... Read more

India's Sportech Industry: Tremendous Growth Ahead

India, led by Smt Darshana Vikram Jardosh, Hon'ble Minister of State for Textiles & Railw... Read more

RMG Exports in India Rebound

After a notable decline in April, India's ready-made garment (RMG) exports are rebounding in ... Read more

Bangladesh Textile Industry Seeks Clarity in Budget

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) expressed disappointme... Read more

European Parliament Tackles Fashion Industry's Harmful Effects

The European Parliament has taken a significant step in addressing the unregulated and detrim... Read more

USFIA joins other industry groups to voice concerns over 301 tariffs

The US Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) has joined other retail and fashion industry groups... Read more

Indonesia to use new technologies to increase textile industry competitiven…

Making Textile and Textile Product (TPT) industry, is one of priority areas in the Making Indon... Read more

Trade in rupee may not help apparel exports

Indian garment exports are not likely to get much boost from the new additional arrangements fo... Read more

Rebate scheme extended to 2024

The Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) has been extended till Mar... Read more