India’s textile and garment sector demonstrated notable resilience in FY 2025–26, registering a 2.1% growth in Indian textile export, reaching ₹3,16,334.9 crore. This performance comes as a positive surprise, countering earlier projections that anticipated a contraction amid global economic uncertainties. According to official data from the Ministry of Textiles, exports rose from ₹3,09,859.3 crore in FY 2024–25, reflecting sustained international demand. However, beneath this modest growth...

In a landmark initiative blending heritage with contemporary design, the Government of India unveiled “Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World” at the 61st edition of Femina Miss India in Bhubaneswar. The collection marks a fresh approach to presenting Indian handlooms on a global stage. Developed collaboratively by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) under the Ministry of Textiles and the National Institute of Fashion Technology, the showcase reimagines traditional...

The European textile industry crisis is no longer a distant concern—it is unfolding in real time. Across multiple EU countries, textile factories are shutting down week after week, leaving behind job losses, weakened local economies, and a shrinking industrial base. The latest EURATEX report 2025 confirms what industry insiders have been warning for years: Europe’s textile and apparel sector is facing a sustained and structural decline. Three Years of Continuous Decline According to the...