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.
The shares of textile companies surged on Tuesday following the India-US trade deal that cuts tariffs on Indian exports
The decline reflects the continued impact of tariff-related pressures and subdued discretionary demand
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
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)
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
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
Exports are projected to fall another 17 to 20 per cent in the current fiscal year to about USD 11 billion, a report notes
The reports state that orders for beach chairs, scooters and air conditioners, among others have been affected
Two US Senators, Sherrod Brown and Rick Scott, are advocating for a significant crackdown on the influx of duty-free packages from China into the United States. They have called upon President Joe Biden to take executive action to address what they perceive as an unfair advantage given to Chinese products. In a letter to President […]
