Apparel Exports To Surge In FY27, But Conflict Risks Persist
Escalations in recent conflict in West Asia and non-extension of export incentives could pose a downside risk to Icra estimates on revenues and margins
Fashion & Lifestyle
Economy
Fashion & Lifestyle
India-US Trade Deal To Lifts Textiles, Seafood And Gems Exports
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- February 3, 2026
The India–US trade agreement reducing tariffs to 18 per cent is set to boost export competitiveness across textiles, seafood, leather and gems and jewellery, while improving order visibility and supporting a recovery in labour-intensive sectors.
Companies
Retail
Textiles Set For Recovery After India-US Trade Deal Tariff Cuts
- by kishan
- February 3, 2026
The shares of textile companies surged on Tuesday following the India-US trade deal that cuts tariffs on Indian exports
Export
Luxury
India’s Gem & Jewellery Exports To US Fall 44.42% In Apr-Dec 2025
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 17, 2026
The decline reflects the continued impact of tariff-related pressures and subdued discretionary demand
consumer
Interviews
Retail
Retailers Cautiously Optimistic On Double-digit Growth In 2026: RAI CEO
- by kishan
- January 1, 2026
In an interview, Kumar Rajagopalan notes that retailers see clear business opportunities and are hopeful of returning to double-digit growth, but are far more measured than in the past
Consumer
Fashion & Lifestyle
The Year Of Tectonic Shifts For Apparel Industry
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 31, 2025
2025 marks a significant pivot in the apparel industry, the changes taking place are not incremental, but fundamental, writes Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor, Clothing Manufacturers Association Of India (CMAI)
Consumer
Fashion & Lifestyle
India’s Retail Renaissance: How 2025 Redefined Consumer Ambition And Market Dynamics
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 30, 2025
Retailers must learn to strike a healthy balance between investing in physical stores versus digital channels, manage rising costs without compromising quality, writes Vijay Bansal, Managing Director (MD) at Cantabil Retail India
Consumer
Fashion & Lifestyle
Interviews
Vishal Fabrics Looks To Grow At Scale, Lift Ebitda Margins: CEO Shah
- by kishan
- December 26, 2025
In an interview, Suketu Shah notes that growth and margin expansion can go hand in hand when backed by execution discipline, cost control and sustained demand across global markets
Brands
Export
Luxury
Demand Pressures, Tariffs To Dent India’s Diamond Exports
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- September 23, 2025
Exports are projected to fall another 17 to 20 per cent in the current fiscal year to about USD 11 billion, a report notes
Companies
consumer
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Economy
Amazon Scales Back Product Orders From China After Tariffs: Reports
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- April 10, 2025
The reports state that orders for beach chairs, scooters and air conditioners, among others have been affected