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.

The presentation made by Chandan Bahl, Deputy Director General (International Relations) at Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), during one of the knowledge sessions at the Startup Mahakumbh 2025 concluded today at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi (India). 

Standards are critical enablers of innovation, quality, and market access. Demonstrating compliance with standards enhances trust, facilitates faster go-to-market, and improves safety, reliability, and international trade. As India aspires to be a developed nation, we must become a standards-based economy.

However, many startups mistakenly believe that standards are only for large companies and limit creativity. The truth is quite the opposite—standards provide a foundation for innovation.

The global apparel trade & retail update report for March 2025. Additionally, in continuation of our previous editions of the textile & apparel sector performance report, we are also releasing the WTAI (Wazir Textile & Apparel Index) 9M FY25 update report which highlights the nine months' performance of the sector.

Key Highlights: Global Apparel Trade & Retail Update Report, Mar.’ 2025.

In February 2025, US macroeconomic indicators indicate a mixed reaction, as inflation fell to 2.8%, while consumer confidence dropped further to 102.7 from 104.1 in the previous month.

The 12th edition of the Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2025), organized by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), concluded successfully today at the Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai. Gherzi, a leading global textile consulting firm, served as the official knowledge partner for the event.

Asia continues to be the backbone of the global textile and apparel sector, contributing significantly across the value chain. The region accounts for approximately 63% of the world’s total cotton production and an astounding 90% of the world’s man-made fiber (MMF) production, making it the global leader in raw material supply.

12th Asian Textile Conference
Driving Asia’s Global Textile Growth
Event Date: March 25, 2025
Event Venue: Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai International Airport, Maharashtra, India.

Organized by: Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI).

Speaking with Salil Chawla, Director of DFU Publications, and Ankit Gupta. Joint MD of Holistic Group l Vice President of Aspa, the Authentication Solution Providers Association, on the sidelines of the TAF 2025 show.

As we stand on the ASPA platform, reflecting on the concluding remarks about creating a counterfeit-free world, do you believe it is truly possible? If so, what is the way forward?

Ek aur ek gyarah—which means “one plus one equals eleven.

6th Edition of the Traceability and Authentication Forum (TAF) 2025.

Event Date: 17th-18th March 2025
Venue: Eros Now, Nehru Place, New Delhi (India).

This forum is a coming together of all the stakeholders from across diverse supply chains to create awareness, sensitizing around Traceability and Authentication.

14th Colombo International Yarn & Fabric Show 2025 

Event Dates: To happen from 13th to 15th March 2025

Venue: at Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre - SLECC in Colombo (Srilanka)

Frequency: Annual

Focus: Yarn, Fabric Trims & Accessories Manufacturers.

Wazir Advisors:

Global Apparel Trade Update | Feb'25

The global apparel trade & retail update report for February 2025. It provides an overview of the latest apparel consumption and trade data for major supplier and buyer nations. This month's key highlights are as follows.

In January 2025, US macroeconomic indicators signaled a downturn, as inflation rose for the fourth consecutive month to 3%, while consumer confidence dropped further to 104.1 from 104.7 in the previous month.

On February 27-28, 2025, Mumbai's BEC (NESCO) Hall No. 6 became the central hub for the Retail Leadership Summit 2025 (RLS 2025), an event convened by the Retailers Association of India (RAI). This congregation assembled the crème de la crème of the retail industry converged from across the retail landscape.

Recognized as a leading national retail forum, RLS 2025 fostered discussions on forward-thinking ideas, novel approaches and emerging norms, and collaborative ventures, all aimed at dissecting the shifting retail landscape.