Here and Now: The background is fast evolving global situation fuels uncertainty
Indian textile exporters set to loose tariff leverage/arbitrage against China and other competitors. Also with fentanyl tariffs gone, again the advantage Indian exporters had is levelled. 
India’s Textile Exports After the U.S. Tariff Reset: Relief, Reality & Rising Competition is new reality
Developing story l Bringing elephant in the room; The rollback of selective U.S. tariff measures following judicial scrutiny/SC strike down of Trump's signature economic policy of earlier trade actions has brought temporary/transitory relief to global exporters including India

NITMA has sent representations to the Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Commerce & Industry & Textiles , expressing serious concern over Notification No. 60 dated 23 February 2026 , which reduces RoDTEP rates and value caps by 50% with immediate effect.
In a formal communication, the association cautioned about the sudden halving of remission rates and caps will have an immediate and damaging impact on the competitiveness, contract viability, and long term investment climate of India’s textile export sector.

Trump Clears DPA Funds for U.S. Textile Sector: A gear shift 

A Strategic Boost to Domestic Manufacturing: Manufacturing takes a centre stage 

Policy intervention: Power play
In a significant policy signal to American manufacturing, Donald Trump has cleared the release of Defense Production Act (DPA) funds for the U.S. textile and apparel sector. The move has been widely welcomed by the industry, with the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) calling it a timely and strategic intervention a gear shift.

Beyond Price: Why Global Buyers Choose Buying Houses They Can Trust

A buying house is not merely a sourcing intermediary—it is the buyer’s eyes, ears, and voice on the ground.

Over the years, the role of buying houses has evolved dramatically. The conversation is no longer about identifying the lowest-cost factory. Today, it is about building a secure, compliant, transparent, and scalable supply chain.

With over three decades in the sourcing business, I have encountered countless buyer checklists. Yet one line from a buyer’s email has stayed with me.

The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) celebrated its 48th Foundation Day at its headquarters, Apparel House, Gurugram, marking nearly five decades of dedicated service to the Indian apparel export industry.

On the occasion, Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC, said, “The successful completion of 48 years reflects AEPC’s unwavering commitment to meeting the expectations of the apparel industry, particularly exporters. Over the years, the Council has consistently taken up industry concerns with the government and relevant stakeholders to promote, protect, and safeguard the interests of the ready-made garment (RMG) sector.”

The UK-India trade deal will make it quicker and easier to do business

In addition to the new UK-India trade deal, the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy will simplify doing business through strengthened infrastructure, streamlined regulation, and by providing the stability you need to make long-term investment decisions.

With its highly skilled workforce and unrivalled global business connectivity, the UK is the ideal location for Indian businesses to scale, invest and grow. You’ll also benefit from the lowest corporation tax in the G7, generous R&D tax credits and 100% capital allowance expensing.
Credits: Great Britain & Northern Ireland official communique. The content has not been edited and reviewed by us.

India’s Textile & Apparel (T&A) Exports Dip in January Amid Rising US Tariff Pressure.
The Indian textile and apparel sector (T&C)— long regarded as a resilient backbone of the nation’s export economy was tested— experienced a clear cut downturn in export performance in January.

The plausible explanation is; A cumulative effect of global tariff headwinds, shifting demand patterns in key markets, and durable global supply-chain challenges appears to have impeded shipment growth right at the start of the year.

Dr. A Sakthivel, Chairman AEPC met Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai today and requested for a separate export policy for the MSMEs sector. Chairman AEPC proposed that a dedicated Special Interest Package Scheme be introduced for MSMEs. Currently, banks determine lending rates based on their internal policies and balance sheet considerations, leading to inconsistencies and higher borrowing costs.

Chairman AEPC meeting with the RBI Governor assumes important as India has signed FTA with 37 countries the next decade is going to the India’s advantages in apparel and textiles and it is time to leverage this for boosting exports from the country.

FTAs: India’s Textile Gateway to Global Value Chains

India is in a sweet spot 
India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are increasingly anchoring progressive domestic textile reforms to global market realities. 
Policy interventions; By aligning internal policy improvements with external trade commitments, FTAs are helping Indian textile manufacturers compete on a reasonable ;level playing field internationally allowing Indian exporters integration in the global supply chains against a fractured global.

Laying a reasonable argument l Indian exporters get a relief

India will be the engine to drive world growth: PM
India US trade deal is a fruition of 9 months labour.
What a relief!
‘Tariff concessions Makes India’s Textile Exports More Competitive’
Reassuring pact: Includes yarn forward provision
The India-US trade arrangement will expand cotton demand rather than hurt domestic growers, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, while asserting Indian farmers stand to gain from rising textile exports which comes from behind.

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US to Extend Bangladesh-Like Yarn, Cotton Benefits to India

US to Give Yarn, Cotton Benefits to India, as with B’desh: Goyal
India’s textile sector not a looser: Matching Relief l No impact on cotton farmers

Quick data point: As things stand today 
US total cotton exports $5b vs India’s $50b textile exports to US aim going forward.