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Apparel Resources added blog Fashion Media & Publications
2026-03-25 09:00:22 -

“The world is knocking. But the base of our industry still doesn’t have the keys” – Sudhir Dhingra at Apparel Sourcing Week 2025
The global garment trade is knocking at India’s door. But is the Indian industry ready to open it? Not quite, says Sudhir Dhingra, Chairman and Promoter of Orient Craft Fashion Industries Ltd., who spoke with a clarity and candour at the recently concluded 5th edition of Apparel Sourcing Week in Bengaluru – a premier sourcing show organised by Apparel Resources....

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TexSPACEToday added blog Fashion Media & Publications
2026-05-06 07:36:20 -

ESG reporting and the long-term sustainability of Bangladesh’s apparel industry within global supply chains
On a humid afternoon in Gazipur, compliance officer Nusrat Jahan walks through a garment factory floor, tracking real-time data on energy use, wastewater treatment, and worker safety in a sector supplying European retailers. This reflects increasingly common practice across Bangladesh’s RMG supply chain. In 2024–2025, the sector generated USD 39.35 billion, accounting for...

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Global Textile Times added blog Fashion Media & Publications
2026-03-26 06:23:37 -

Indian Apparel And Textile Industry Hit by 25 Percent US Tariffs
The Indian apparel industry is bracing for significant challenges as the U.S. government implements a steep 25% tariff on textile and clothing imports starting in the coming months. This announcement comes amidst ongoing trade tensions and is expected to have far-reaching repercussions for Indian manufacturers, particularly those heavily reliant on exports to the U.S. market. The new tariff...

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Apparel Resources added blog Fashion Media & Publications
2026-04-18 10:44:38 -

Raw Materials, Fuel, And Freight: The Triple Squeeze On The Indian Apparel Industry
No textile cluster in India has been spared the fallout of the Iran– Israel–US war, and its impact is now being felt across every layer of manufacturing, from energy shortages and labour disruptions to raw material volatility and logistics constraints. No textile cluster in India has been spared the fallout of the Iran– Israel–US war, and its impact is now being felt...

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Apparel Resources added blog Fashion Media & Publications
2026-06-01 05:19:27 -

Government Waives Cotton Import Duty Until October to Support Textile Industry
The Central Government has announced a temporary exemption from all customs duties on cotton imports from 1st June 2026 to 30th October 2026, in a move aimed at improving cotton availability for India’s textile sector and supporting downstream manufacturing. The duty exemption is expected to lower input costs across the textile and apparel value chain, providing targeted relief to...

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Apparel Resources added blog Fashion Media & Publications
2026-06-12 09:23:24 -

UP Government Focuses on Skilled Workforce Development for Textile Industry
The Uttar Pradesh Government has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive skill development action plan aligned with the current needs and future prospects of the textile sector. While highlighting rapid technological advancements in the sector, including automation, modern machinery and technical textiles, the state’s Chief Minister noted that training programmes must be updated to...

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