No Santa for exporters this Christmas: Iran war disrupts supply chains, stretches transit times to 60 days, threatens marginsIndian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
War hits Indian factories, but yarn makers spin export boom to ChinaIndian cotton yarn factories are increasing output to meet unprecedented demand from China. Disruptions from the Middle East war have impac...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Cannot absorb hike in wages: Noida exportersNoida apparel exporters warn wage hikes and labour unrest may disrupt shipments, as rising costs and pressure from global buyers threaten o...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
NCR workers unrest adds to cost strain on firms already hit by Iran warWorker protests over minimum wages are escalating in Noida and Manesar. This unrest, following a significant wage hike in Haryana, is incre...
15 Apr, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Tiruppur garment orders drop 15% as US, Europe demand weakens amid Iran WarTiruppur's apparel exports faced a 15% drop in March from the US and Europe. Buyers there held existing stock amid inflation concerns. Dema...
09 Apr, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
US tariffs drag India apparel export growth to modest 1.5%: ICRAIndian apparel exports saw modest growth, impacted by US tariffs. A weaker rupee helped boost earnings in local currency. Shipments to the ...
31 Mar, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Shipping wars stitch higher costs into India’s apparel exportsIndia's apparel exporters are facing increased costs due to the West Asian conflict, with shipping routes extended and war surcharges addin...
16 Mar, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Planning early shipments, exploring alternate routes amid West Asia crisis: ExportersIn light of the West Asia turmoil, Indian exporters are becoming agile strategists, monitoring the movements of shipping companies with a k...
16 Mar, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Tensions in West Asia: Apparel exporters in troubled watersIndian apparel exporters are concerned about rising costs and shipment delays to the UAE. Tensions in West Asia are disrupting key sea rout...
05 Mar, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Urgent need for immediate India-US tariff resolution to protect textile exports: SakthivelIndia's Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has urged immediate government intervention following a steep 50% US tariff on textile expo...
24 Jan, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Facing delays, exporters seek priority shipment for MSMEsIndian exporters seek priority shipment for MSMEs at Delhi Airport due to delays caused by Bangladesh transhipment, leading to quadrupled a...
08 May, 2024, 11.52 PM IST
US slowdown hits Noida apparel companiesNoida-based apparel exporters generally make fashionable apparels priced at $8-10 per piece, unlike Tirupur exporters who make basic items ...
14 Nov, 2022, 12.18 AM IST
Apparel companies urge govt to expedite clearance of consignments from ChinaIn a letter to the finance ministry, the Apparel Export Promotion Council said “the situation at all airports and seaports is precarious as...
26 Jun, 2020, 11.53 PM IST
Apparel industry seeks faster clearance of import consignments from ChinaWhile there has been no official instruction on 100% checking of consignments coming from China, Chennai and some other ports began closer ...
26 Jun, 2020, 06.16 PM IST
Global markets eye Indian apparels; Bangladesh, China out of focusOrders are being diverted to India from these nations for high-value garments, which is likely to help the Indian apparel exports.
20 Mar, 2015, 10.32 AM IST
- Small weavers to get collateral-free loans
Govt has told banks to offer collateralfree loans to the country’s small and tiny weaving units to help them overcome their financial stres...
12 Jun, 2012, 07.49 AM IST
- Apparel exporters have demanded an increase in the duty draw back rate
Apparel exporters have demanded an increase in the duty draw back rate to 14.64% to fight the rapid decline in order from foreign retailers...
07 Jan, 2009, 08.50 PM IST