Wazir Textile Index for H1 FY26.
WTI sales index has decreased by 4 percent
WTI EBITDA index has decreased by 2 percent
Consolidated sales of select top textile companies have decreased by 4 percent l Consolidated EBITDA margin as a percentage of sales has declined by 1 percentage point
Q2 FY26 compared to Q2 FY25
Consolidated sales of select top textile companies have decreased by 5 percent l Consolidated EBITDA margin as a percentage of sales has declined by 1 percentage point
AEPC Chairman's Charge: Apparel's Resilient Surge Amid Global Storms
AEPC Chairman Sudhir Sekhri's address at 'the 24th Edition of AEPC Excellence Honours' last Saturday, compiled by Salil Chawla-Director, DFU Publications, spotlighted apparel export resilience. In November 2025 alone, sports apparel grew 11.3% over November 2023—and 42% cumulatively. April-November 2025-26 R&D sports hit $10.8 billion, defying global headwinds.
He thanked Government of India for PM Mitra Park, GST reforms, labour laws, export missions, and FTAs boosting competitiveness. BharatTex emerged as a global platform with Ministries of Textiles and Commerce, uniting value chain stakeholders and cementing India's sourcing hub status.
Hon’ble Vice President pitches for FTAs and modernization of factories to boost apparel exports
Confers award to apparel exporters for exemplary apparel export performance
Indian apparel exports recorded a commendable 10% growth in 2024–25, despite global headwinds.
The AEPC Excellence Honours 2023–24–25 Event to reward outstanding export performances in the apparel sector was held on 20 December 2025 at Hotel ITC Maurya, New Delhi, with Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Vice President of India, as the Chief Guest. The Hon’ble Vice President addressed the gathering and congratulated the award winners. Twenty-seven companies were recognized for their exemplary export performances during 2023-24-25 and two individuals for their notable contributions to the Indian apparel export sector. Harish Ahuja of Shahi Exports Private Ltd. was awarded the gold trophy for the global export champion for 2023-24-25.
The 6TH FABRICS, ACCESSORIES & BEYOND SHOW l Your Gateway To India's Booming Apparel Industry
(India's Largest Fabrics & Accessories Sourcing Show)
Organised by CMAI
Event Dates: on 2ND, 3RD & 4TH April 2026
Event Venue: at Bombay Exhibition Centre, NSE Complex, Goregaon (East), Mumbai- 400063 (India).
Hon’ble Vice President to be the Chief Guest at AEPC’s Export Awards Function.
The AEPC Excellence Honours 2023–24–25, instituted by the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), will be held on 20 December 2025 at ITC Maurya, New Delhi, with Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Vice President of India, as the Chief Guest. The Hon’ble Vice President will also address the gathering.
The awards celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Indian apparel exporters in building modern export enterprises and fostering a distinctive export culture anchored in quality, innovation, sustainability and diversification.
CTA Apparels applauds the encouraging progress reported by the Government of India on the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the blueprint now in its advanced stages. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal confirmed that negotiations have been “very positive,” with both sides showing readiness to arrive at a mutually beneficial agreement soon.
The European Union is India’s second-largest export destination for apparel, accounting for nearly 27% of India’s garment exports, valued at over USD 7.5 billion annually. Currently, Indian apparel products face import duties ranging from 8% to 12% in the EU—tariffs that key competitors such as Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Turkey do not face due to preferential trade arrangements.
How data-driven are your sewing operations?
Webinar: Scheduled on 13th Dec., 2025
Timings: 12.30 pm (IST)
The apparel industry is under growing pressure to cut costs and improve efficiency. With nearly 80% of the production workforce being sewing operators and over 80% of value creation happening at the needle point, how data-driven are your processes for recruiting, evaluating, and managing this crucial workforce?
Learn how i-SMART can help you benchmark efficiency, digitalize the sewing workforce, and implement Science-Based Targets (SBTs) in manufacturing.
INTIMASIA 2025: Countdown
Event Dates: 7, 18 & 19 December 2025
Event Venue: NESCO, Hall-6, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai (India).
About Event
Coming toghter of brands, retailers, and distributors operating in the realms of Innerwear, Comfortwear, Swimwear, and Sportswear.
Offering invaluable networking opportunities.
As Per Ministry of Textiles, India, the Textile (and Apparel) sector directly employs around 45 million (4.5 crore) people in India. When you include allied / related activities (raw-material production, handloom, handicrafts, ancillary supply-chain, etc.), the number often cited rises to as much as 100 million+ (10+ crore) people depending on definitions.
India competes with countries like China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Turkey and Sri Lanka in the Textile sector for exports to the US market. The US market is very organized with limited Brands which don’t default on payments & give large orders – hence everyone wants to sell to the US. But the US Customer is also price-sensitive and hence price increases cannot be passed on to them so easily.
B2B & Sourcing Exhibition of Innerwear, Comfortwear, and Sportswear.
Intimasia Mumbai 2025
Event Dates: 7, 18 & 19 December 2025
Event Venue: NESCO, Hall-6, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai (India).
Event Profile: Retailer - Potential visitors: Distributor - Wholesaler or any Dealing in Hosiery and Knitwear Products.
Credits: Sourced out of Intimasia Official Whatsapp group. The content has not been edited and reviewed by us.
Complied by Salil Chawla, Director, DFU Publication, on the occasion of CII Textcon'25 Conference held in New Delhi on 02-12-2025.
Achieving India's vision for the textile and apparel industry will require significant expansion across the value chain, supported by strong policy and investment enablers. India's textile and apparel sector must modernize and scale rapidly to strengthen its global position. Addressing challenges such as high financing costs, outdated machinery, and limited access to credit for MSMEs is essential.
The focus should be on unlocking private investment through easier credit, shared infrastructure, and support for large players to expand sustainably.
D2C Connect – Startup Expo 2025.
This vibrant platform is designed exclusively for D2C startups to:
Showcase & Sell products and innovations to customers, 20,000+ students, and investors
Network with entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry stakeholders
Engage with the startup ecosystem and expand brand visibility.
Event Details:
Date - 5 December 2025 l Time - 10 AM to 4 PM l Location - Square One, Chitkara University, Rajpura,
Global Apparel Trade Update | November'25
The key highlights are as follows:
Apparel Imports in September 2025:
US: US$ 7.3 bn, down -6% YoY (Aug 2025)
EU: US$ 10.1 bn, up 13% YoY
UK: US$ 2.3 bn, up 19% YoY
Japan: US$ 2.5 bn, up 14% YoY.
CII Virtual workshop on Selling Strategies – The 3 Cs of Sales: Connect, Convey, Convert on 28th November 2025, 1000-1300.
In today’s market, customers are more informed, more selective, and far less patient with traditional sales tactics. Success now depends on how effectively sales professionals Connect with prospects, Convey value, and Convert interest into long-term business.
With the above background, CII is coming up with virtual workshop on Selling Strategies – The 3 Cs of Sales: Connect, Convey, Convert on 28th November 2025, from 1000-1300 hrs over virtual platform. This Power-Packed 3-hour virtual workshop is designed to transform sales professionals from transactional sellers to consultative, value-driven advisors.
In today’s market, customers are more informed, more selective, and far less patient with traditional sales tactics. Success now depends on how effectively sales professionals Connect with prospects, Convey value, and Convert interest into long-term business.
The recent announcement of the ₹45,060 crore support package aimed at strengthening and stabilising the country’s export landscape. The introduction of the Export Promotion Management (EPM) and the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) represents a carefully calibrated intervention at a time when India’s exporting community is navigating heightened tariff pressures, evolving trade realities, and intensified global competition.
For the textile and apparel sector—one of India’s largest employers and a cornerstone of the nation’s export economy—this package offers timely and strategic relief.
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