India–EU Deal Speeds Up Apparel, Textiles, Jewellery Exports
India–EU trade deal boosts apparel, textile and jewellery exports with zero tariffs, opening major growth for labour sectors
India–EU trade deal boosts apparel, textile and jewellery exports with zero tariffs, opening major growth for labour sectors
The surge is due to increase in prices of other manufacturing, minerals, manufacture of machinery and equipment, manufacture of food products and textiles
Data shows that food inflation again remained negative in the seventh consecutive month at -2.71 per cent in December 2025
India has raised cotton imports from the US to meet quality and supply needs of its textile sector, with imports rising to 41.40 lakh bales in FY25 after a temporary duty exemption, the government told Parliament.
Wholesale inflation eased 0.32% in November on softer food prices, though higher pulses and vegetables lifted sequential WPI.
The report states that it is projected to average above 1.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of the current financial year (Q4FY26)
The rise in headline inflation and food inflation during November 2025 is mainly attributed to an increase in inflation of vegetables, egg, meat and fish, spices and fuel and light
The survey reveals that households have reported easing of price and inflationary pressures in most of the product groups, including food products, non-food products
The report states that Indian rupee depreciation is unlikely to have a significant bearing on the consumer price index (CPI) inflation
The discussions also focused on collaboration in research, education and emerging aquaculture technologies