Apparel and home textiles—highly price-sensitive and labour-intensive—sit quietly in the radius. India cannot afford missteps: textiles employ over 45Mn people directly and account for a meaningful slice of merchandise exports. What changed—and why it matters As of August 27, 2025, U.S. tariffs on many Indian goods jumped to as high as 50%, with apparel, made-ups […]
India’s textile and garment industry has received a major boost after the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the UK. Here’s my take on why this pact matters and what we must do next to capitalise on this. Back in the early 90s when India was opening up, annual trade with the UK barely […]
In an era where fashion is not only about aesthetics but also about agility, efficiency, and ethical production, the human element inside factories has never been more critical. Amid growing global competition and tighter margins, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: empowering the workforce through welldesigned incentive structures is no longer an option – it’s […]
India’s textile and apparel industry is quietly changing the rules in its playbook. Once celebrated mainly for low labour costs and vast cotton fields, the sector is now investing in robotics, virtual design tools, sensor-rich supply chains and green mega-parks—transformations that are shrinking lead times for global brands while expanding the country’s economic ambitions. As […]
Given the global trade volatility, textile manufacturing countries like India and developed economies like United States are racing to come-up with cost effective products and processes. Additionally, sustainability is in the front burner to remain competitive and innovative in manufacturing. India-based Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA) has been pioneering efforts to utilize milkweed fibers […]
With increased penetration of technology, global trade barriers are diminishing and continuing to provide textile manufacturers from traditional hubs like India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Turkey and parts of Africa the opportunity to transcend beyond domestic borders. On the other hand, the western markets such as North America, Western Europe and parts of Oceania represent a lucrative […]
India’s textile and apparel sector contributes 2.3% to GDP, 13% to industrial output, and employs over 45 million people. It is also the world’s fifth-largest exporter of textiles and apparel, with exports crossing US$34 billion in FY24. As global sourcing shifts under the China+1 strategy, India has a real opportunity to lead—but only if it […]
Ensuring worker safety has always been a priority, but today, it’s becoming a cornerstone of organizational success. The global protective apparels market is experiencing significant growth, projected to jump from USD 10.5 billion in 2023 to an impressive USD 18.2 billion by 2032. This equates to a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. […]
United States’ President Donald Trump announced a sweeping tariff plan which will realign global trade. Trump dubbed today as “Liberation Day,” for America and unveiled his tariff plan in a White House rose garden ceremony that lasted for nearly 60-minutes. Unite States will impose a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports from countries. […]
In the age of turbulent and tumultuous environment of fast changing competitive world, the corporate sector is poised to become the main engine of growth for the economy. It is acknowledged worldwide that international trade is an essential vehicle for human prosperity and social economic growth. It sets up values and principles of growth engines […]
