Leather, footwear exports may hit $5.5 billion as UK, EU trade pacts boost growth: CLE Chairman JunejaIndia's leather exports are projected to reach USD 5.5 billion by 2026-27. Trade pacts with the UK and EU will significantly boost these fu...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Goods exports up 26% in August, trade deficit eases: Engineering, petroleum products, chemicals and textiles lead shipments; US remains top marketIndia’s goods exports surged in August, driven by robust global demand, while the trade deficit narrowed to a five-month low as imports dec...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
India's trade deficit narrows to $26.86 bn in August as gold imports plungeIndia’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed marginally to $26.86 billion in August from $27.2 billion a year earlier, as exports rose 26.1% ...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
War in the Middle East is making clothes more expensiveThe ongoing conflict in Iran is causing significant disruptions in global apparel supply chains.
14 Sep, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
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...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh clocks Rs 47,484 crore exports to BRICS, partner nationsUttar Pradesh has significantly increased its exports to BRICS and partner nations. The state recorded substantial trade engagement, reachi...
13 Sep, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
India-BRICS trade increased more than 100% during last five years to USD 417 billion in 2025-26: ASSOCHAMIndia's trade with BRICS nations has significantly increased over recent years. Outbound shipments to BRICS partners are projected to reach...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
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
11 Sep, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
India-Russia target $100 billion trade by 2030; BIT fast-tracked as Goyal eyes pharma, textiles and auto exportsIndia and Russia aim to boost their bilateral trade to an impressive hundred billion dollars by 2030, focusing on growth in key sectors suc...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
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 ...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
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...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
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. ...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Business outlook 2027: 7 growth opportunities Indian CXOs should watchIndia is entering 2027 with growth opportunities spread across manufacturing, technology, exports, infrastructure, and emerging consumer ma...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
India’s textile boom ahead? Why Jefferies is bullish on Welspun, RaymondJefferies upgraded Welspun Living to Buy and more than doubled its target to Rs 260, while initiating coverage on Raymond Lifestyle with a ...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Gaining ground: Household manufacturing grows 4x faster than corporatesHousehold manufacturing in India is growing nearly four times faster than corporate entities. This sector's gross value added shows a subst...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
From MSMEs to traditional industries, Rajasthan’s enterprises seek stronger ecosystem to scaleStakeholders say the state must strengthen the institutional ecosystem that supports industry.
08 Sep, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
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...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.21 PM IST