US Tariff Pause: Arvind Absorbs Costs, Anticipates Volume Surge.

A closer look: US tariffs and Indian exports in the interim Leading apparel manufacturer Arvind vice president Punit Lalbhai said in the short-term some of its "strategic customers" have seen their cost structures go up, which the company has also absorbed a bit and could lead to a little bit of margin pressure" in the first and second quarters.

He, however, said the company was seeing a jump in volume orders from many of its US customers.

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has announced the postponement of the 3rd North India Garment Fair (NIGF), which was scheduled to be held from May 27–29, 2025, at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi.
 
The decision was taken after careful consideration and respecting the sentiments and concerns expressed by exhibitors and visitors. The new dates for the fair will be announced in due course.

CMAI remains committed to supporting the industry and looks forward to hosting the fair at a more suitable time.

Gartex Texprocess India – Mumbai 2025

Knowledge sessions

The show will help you access industry-first insights and real-time updates for reporting stories around

India’s textile technology innovations
Denim Manufacturing Landscape in India & Denim Trends
View of Indian companies on the US tariff
Circularity in textiles

3rd Man-Made Fibre Conclave 

Upcoming Textile Event
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) is organizing the 3rd Man-Made Fibre Conclave.

Event Details
- Date: July 1, 2025
- Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

FABEXA Ahmedabad 2025 
Event Dates: from 11th to 14th May 
Venue: at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar.
Exclusive Business Insights l Textile Updates l Industrial Exhibitions l Technology 
A platform to discover/explore a sea of fabric ranges, innovation at scale, cutting-edge emerging technology driving the future of textiles, and offering unlimited scope of business networking and throwing opportunities for collaborations.

More Buyers. More Opportunity. Exhibit in Sydney This June

The Global Sourcing Expo Sydney is your gateway to one of the most dynamic and opportunity-rich sourcing markets in the Asia-Pacific region.

With registrations for 2025 tracking ahead of schedule and last year's event achieving a 43% increase in visitor attendance, now is the time to position your brand in front of thousands of engaged Australian buyers.

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.

Ashok Malhotra, Mission Director, NTTM, at the PHDCCI Man-Made Fibres Conference, New Delhi, April 22, 2025:

At NTTM, our approach is simple: empower end users to adopt technical textiles sustainably and economically. Take agrotextiles, for example. If a farmer understands the cost-benefit equation—with support from the Government of India—Krishi Vigyan Kendras can provide shade nets on soft loans.

These nets, which last over 20 years, pay for themselves within 2–3 years. The farmer repays the Kendra, possibly with subsidy support, depending on the working model.

Recently, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, ” The transshipment facility for Bangladesh was withdrawn on April 8, 2025, due to heavy congestion at Indian airports and ports, which triggered logistical delays and hurt exports seriously.” 

The revocation of a transshipment facility India had extended to Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RTW) sector. This facility, established way back in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, was circumstantially, actually permitting Bangladesh to bypass logistical hurdles by transporting export goods through Indian ports and airports at a much lower cost (USD 2-2.5 per kg from Kolkata vs. USD 5-6 per kg directly from Bangladesh) than ever before.

59th edition of the Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair (IHGF) Delhi Fair (Spring).
Event Dates: 16 to 19 April 2025
Event Venue: India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, India 
Frequency: Twice a year.
IHGF is unarguably among the largest global fairs in this space, with a long history of being organized since way back in 1994, holding seasonal trade fairs for both Spring and Autumn editions successfully year in and year out.
Organizers: Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), 'an apex national organization.'

Navigating Tariff Uncertainty: Implications of the 90-Day Pause on U.S. Duties

Competitive Advantage in a Reordered Trade Arena
If tariffs disproportionately impact competitors such as China, Vietnam, or Bangladesh, India could benefit—provided it strengthens key fundamentals. Admittedly, India’s apparel export ecosystem has often been reactive rather than strategic. Nonetheless, the following advantages position India favorably:
Robust Cotton Ecosystem: Vertically integrated supply chains from farm to fabric to fashion.
Rising Compliance Standards: Adoption of ESG metrics and digital traceability is gaining momentum.

Navigating US Tariff Challenges—Strategic Insights for the Indian Textile & Apparel Industry.

The United States stands as a crucial export destination for the Indian textile and apparel industry, with annual shipments reaching approximately $10 billion.

The recent imposition of tariffs by the US on these imports presents a complex scenario, a double-edged sword offering a potential advantage while simultaneously exposing underlying vulnerabilities within the Indian manufacturing sector.