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Indian Premium & Luxury Brands Must Go Global to Scale

As covered by Salil Chawla, Director of DFU Publications in one of the panels on Apparel brands as in how to unlock the growth potential attain scale and scope on the back of lateral vision, given the reality of an evolving global marketplace and considering that 'India’s growing confidence is driven by its sustained position as the fastest-growing major economy' and by the way the session went beyond the socialist argument and, was well moderated by Harminder Sahni - Founder & Managing Director. 

The Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of the Republic of Tajikistan has the honour to inform you of the forthcoming Second International Textile Forum — Tajikistan 2026, to be held on 23 September 2026 in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan. The Forum serves as Central Asia's leading strategic investment platform, bringing together stakeholders across the full textile value chain - from raw cotton fiber to finished branded products. The event is organized under the auspices of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan in cooperation with the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). Tajikistan offers exceptional conditions for investment in the textile sector: production powered by 98% renewable hydroelectric energy, preferential utility tariffs for fully integrated enterprises, government tax and customs incentives, and a portfolio of ready-made feasibility studies for investment projects. 

CITI–CMAI Knowledge Session on "Brands for a Billion: The Great Indian Retail Revolution" during Bharat Tex 2026

the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI)!

India is entering a defining decade for fashion, retail, and brand creation, driven by a rapidly expanding consumer base, rising disposable incomes, and deep digital penetration that is reshaping market opportunities.

As part of Bharat Tex 2026, the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), in association with the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI)"

The Global Apparel Consumption & Trade Update provides a monthly snapshot of apparel trade flows, sourcing trends, retail performance, and consumption indicators across the US, EU, UK, Japan, and key sourcing nations including India.

This is a subscriber-exclusive report series. Subscribe to Wazir’s Intelligence Package to access the full monthly reports with detailed data, supplier scorecards, and retailer inventory tracking.

Key highlights from June 2026 report.

ATDC and RIICO Join Hands to Empower Youth Through Skill Development

The Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC), India's largest vocational training network for the apparel sector, is a registered society established under the aegis of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

Under the visionary leadership of Padma Shri Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC, and the strategic guidance of Prof. Dr. Roopak Vasisth, Director General, ATDC.

MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0, especially if you are working on a prototype, proof-of-concept, product development, or frontier technology solution.

Under this scheme, selected ideas can receive grant support of up to ₹15 lakh along with incubation support to develop the idea into a working prototype/product.

Many past applicants supported through our incubation ecosystem have successfully received this grant, and we would strongly encourage serious founders and innovators to apply this time as well.

India–UK CETA: Rules of Origin Notified

The Government of India has issued Notification No. 62/2026-Customs (N.T.) dated 3 July 2026, notifying the Rules of Origin under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
Effective from: 15 July 2026

Key Highlights

SourceNxt - Trade Show for Innerwear/Intimatewear, Comfortwear & Sportswear Trade Professionals 
Source NXT 2026 is in a uniue place serving as a credible platform for participatants to exhibit their upcoming collections, cutting-edge innovations, and emerging trends/trendlines. Professionals seeking new-edge materials/eco-conscious options, tech-led revolutionary evolving technologies, or intelligent-smrt performance materials & designs everything under onestop show at Source NXT.

Global Textile & Apparel Sector Pulse – Q2 2026
The second quarter of FY26 was marked by significant developments shaping the global textile and apparel industry. A key highlight was the US Section 301 investigation, which proposed a 12.5% tariff on imports from 60 countries including India, China, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. This has created uncertainty in sourcing strategies, with a public hearing scheduled for July before finalization. In contrast, India’s trade diplomacy advanced, with the UK free trade agreement set to take effect from July 15, removing 9.6% duties, while the US deal is reportedly “99% complete.” These moves are expected to accelerate sourcing shifts toward India. Meanwhile, easing tensions in West Asia brought crude prices down from $115/bbl to below $70/bbl, reducing freight surcharges and energy costs. India also temporarily suspended its 11% cotton import duty (June–October 2026), bridging a domestic deficit of ~45 lakh bales and improving competitiveness of cotton products.

AEPC Welcomes USD 1 Trillion Export Target Announced at Board of Trade Meeting

Union Commerce & Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal Sets USD 1 Trillion Export Target for FY 2026-27 at BoT Meet; AEPC Chairman Extends Full Support
The Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), Dr. A. Sakthivel, has welcomed Union Commerce & Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal's call to achieve USD 1 trillion in exports during FY 2026-27 under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The announcement was made at the Board of Trade (BoT) meeting held in New Delhi on July 3.

The Board, comprising representatives from States, Union Territories, Export Promotion Councils and senior industry leaders, acknowledged and supported the USD 1 trillion in exports target and deliberated on strategies to accelerate India's exports, maximise the benefits of recently concluded Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and strengthen the country's global trade competitiveness.

The Evolving Indian Socks Industry: Quality, Performance and Innovation

Salil Chawla, Director of DFU Publications, engaged in an insightful conversation with Udit Mayor, Co-Founder of Sock Street, during an exclusive press conference held earlier today. The event featured the official unveiling of Sock Street’s Brand Ambassador and the launch of the company’s innovative Compression Performance Socks.

Q. Please introduce yourself.

My name is Udit Mayor, and I am the Co-founder of Sock Street, a Gurugram-based premium socks brand focused on developing high-quality, performance-oriented and lifestyle socks for the Indian market. Our objective is to redefine socks as an essential performance and fashion product rather than treating them as a basic commodity.