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RISING COSTS OF COTTON AND POLYESTER
War in the Middle East is making clothes more expensiveThe ongoing conflict in Iran is causing significant disruptions in global apparel supply chains.- Textile industry wants 6-month extension for duty-free cotton importsIndia's textile industry requests a six-month extension for duty-free cotton imports beyond October 31. This plea comes as cotton yarn pric...
- Have old curtains at home? Try these 5 easy DIY ways to reuse them and turn them into useful things around the houseOld curtains hold potential beyond their initial purpose. They can be reimagined into stylish cushion covers or eco-friendly shopping bags....
- Cotton yarn price surge weighs on Indian textile industry as FTA gains remain elusiveCotton yarn prices have increased 60% to around Rs 400 per kg from Rs 250 per kg in early 2026
- Rising cotton & op costs likely to squeeze margins for apparel retailersOrganised apparel retailers anticipate revenue growth slowing to twelve to thirteen percent this fiscal year. Profitability faces pressure ...
- Fuel price shock exposes Pakistan's transport fare crisis as commuters bear bruntRawalpindi citizens face rising transportation costs after recent fuel price increases. Goods transporters have raised freight charges by a...
- Apparel retail growth to moderate to 13 pc in FY27 as consumers diversify spending: ReportIndia's clothing retail market is projected to achieve a growth rate of twelve to thirteen percent in the current fiscal year, a slight dec...
- Sonaselection India IPO opens on September 17 at Rs 94-99 per shareSonaselection India will launch its IPO on September 17 at Rs 94-99 per share, targeting around Rs 141.6 crore. The Rajasthan-based fabric ...
- India’s organised apparel retail revenue to grow 12-13% in FY27, margins may shrink: CrisilProjected revenue growth in the organized apparel retail market is expected to reach between twelve and thirteen percent this fiscal year. ...
- India’s home prices are rising faster than building costs: What buyers need to know
- Genetically engineered crops may be doing more than boosting harvests: new 40-year study finds they could help US farms withstand climate changeNew research suggests genetically engineered crops help US agriculture adapt. Widespread adoption of these crops is linked to higher and mo...
- Indian steel prices set to rise further on coking coal costs, demand revivalIndian steel prices are expected to increase in the coming weeks. Post-monsoon demand from infrastructure and automotive sectors will tight...
- Don’t throw away clothes with ink stains: A simple vinegar hack could save them from the bin.Ink stains can be frustrating, but several simple household remedies may help remove them from clothes. Rubbing alcohol, white vinegar, liq...
- Sarbananda Sonowal announces maritime education initiatives and new Mercantile Marine Department in GuwahatiUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced new maritime education initiatives for Northeast India. A Mercantile Marine Department will be ...
- 52% apparel makers expect higher festive sales, CMAI survey findsIndian apparel makers expect higher festive sales this year. Many members anticipate matching last year's sales performance. Rising raw mat...
- Fashion’s climate emissions increased almost 14% over two yearsApparel sector emissions surged in 2023 and 2024, driven by an upsurge in global fiber production—especially polyester. The industry risks ...
- How India's below-average September rainfall fuels concern about cropsIndia faces below-average monsoon rains and higher temperatures this September. This rainfall deficit impacts summer crops entering critica...
- NCDEX, CAI join hands to boost India’s cotton derivatives marketNCDEX and the Cotton Association of India have signed a five-year partnership to expand cotton derivatives participation, improve price dis...
- War, weather push crop prices to biggest monthly gain Since 2012Crop prices saw their largest monthly jump in over a decade. Wheat prices reached a three-year high as Black Sea shipments were impacted. S...
- Apparel exporters urge commerce minister Piyush Goyal to regulate cotton yarn exportsApparel exporters requested government intervention to regulate cotton yarn exports. Rising yarn prices are significantly hurting the indus...
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