India Pursues Zero-Duty Pact with US

India is considering offering zero-duty imports to the US across various sectors, including those supported by the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, in response to the US's 26% reciprocal tariff. This move aims to accelerate progress toward a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) and enhance economic cooperation between the two nations.

The success of the proposed trade agreement will depend on enforcing robust rules of origin and aligning closely with industry stakeholders to identify sectors that can sustainably benefit from zero-duty terms.

Pakistan's choice to suspend all commerce with India, encompassing indirect channels via Dubai, will probably affect its own financial stability more profoundly.

Given Pakistan's considerable dependence on commercial exchange with its neighboring nations, securing alternative suppliers for crucial goods such as pharmaceuticals and organic chemicals could prove difficult.

Conversely, India's exports to Pakistan represent a minor portion of its overall export activities, totaling $455 million between April 2024 and January 2025, in comparison to India's total exports valued at $358.63 billion.

NEXT@Fashion InStyle becomes the new focus

The 2025 edition of Fashion InStyle sees the launch of NEXT@ Fashion InStyle (NEXT), a new highlighted zone organised by the HKTDC and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the HKSAR Government. Thailand is the Strategic Partner of NEXT@Fashion InStyle, powered by the Thailand Creative Culture Agency (THACCA) and The National Soft Power Development Committee who have brought some 30 Thai exhibitors to showcase fashion materials that blend Thai culture with sustainability and innovative technologies.

Unlocking India-Pakistan Textile Trade: Opportunities Await.

The textile trade between India and Pakistan presents an intriguing paradox. Despite both nations' significant global presence in the industry, their bilateral trade in textile and apparel goods remains limited, valued at $722 million in 2013, far below its estimated potential of $2.10 billion.

This restricted trade warrants investigation, especially given the sector's substantial contribution to their bilateral commerce.

About Gartex 

The expo will be held from 22–24 May 2025 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra. The expo will feature The Denim Show and dedicated featured zones of ‘Fabrics and Trims Show’ and ‘Screen Print India – Textile’, making this a one-stop destination for the textile manufacturing value chain.

The expo is a definitive sourcing and innovation platform growing with global participation and solutions for the future.

38% 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠. ₹1.65 𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐡 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲.
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭!!

Reason: Every 2–3 months, babies outgrow their clothes.

This means new parents are constantly buying new clothes, leading to 38% more spending than necessary. Add to this the fact that 1.65 lakh infant clothing items are either stored or thrown away every single day. The result? Unnecessary financial pressure on parents and increasing environmental waste.