Global apparel supply chains realign as India navigates trade volatility
The global apparel and textile sector is experiencing a significant structural shift, as major manufacturers and retailers move away from traditional, single-source dependency in favor of multi-country footprints. Much like the consumer goods industry recently de-risked its logistics by moving... Read more
India’s textile sector targets global supply chain shift with $100 bn expor…
As global brands push up efforts to diversify sourcing beyond traditional manufacturing hubs, India is repositioning its textile industry through an integrated growth strategy aimed at transforming the country into a full-spectrum sourcing destination. The push comes at a time when geopolitica... Read more
India balances farm interests and export ambitions with temporary cotton im…
" " The textile industry has received a policy reprieve after the Ministry of Finance eliminated the 11 per cent import duty on raw cotton until October 30, 2026. The temporary suspension of both the Basic Customs Duty and the Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) is designed... Read more
Global supply chain strain deepen as fashion brands tighten sourcing costs
The global apparel industry is dealing with growing sourcing tension as big fashion retailers intensify efforts to reduce procurement costs amid slowing consumer demand and persistent macroeconomic volatility. Across Asia’s manufacturing hubs, factories are being forced to absorb rising ... Read more
From Voluntary to Mandatory: Asia’s manufacturing hubs lock in green compli…
The multi-billion-dollar Asian apparel export market is entering a enforced sustainability era, where environmental and labour compliance is no longer a corporate voluntary standard but a legal prerequisite for global market access. Across major manufacturing economies, governments are embeddi... Read more
MediaVision report signals the end of mass-market fashion marketing
" " The latest MediaVision Q1 2026 Fashion Report highlights, the age of broad-spectrum marketing and passive brand awareness is rapidly fading. In its place emerges a sharper, faster, and far more measurable market where success is determined by search intent, predictive analytics, and the a... Read more
United Textiles reports sharp revenue contraction in FY ’26
United Textiles has reported a significant financial downturn for FY26, registe... Read more
Supply chain bottlenecks stifle textile production
The Indian textile and apparel sector is currently grappling with significant o... Read more
Customs duty waiver to revitalize textile value chain: AEPC
The Union Finance Ministry has implemented a temporary suspension of all custom... Read more
Hellmann and MAS Holdings expand apparel logistics capabilities in Sri Lank…
To address the increasing complexity of global garment supply chains, Hellmann ... Read more
Express Inc navigates complex restructuring following Chapter 11 filing
The apparel sector is witnessing a significant consolidation as Express Inc, th... Read more
Tech giants and couture: The new economic synergy
Silicon Valley is currently reconfiguring its corporate identity, moving away f... Read more