Bangladesh Bank has raised the cash incentive for exporters using local yarn and fabric to 5 per cent in FY27, from 1.5 per cent.
A draft import policy lifts value addition to 30 per cent for most clothing, with incentives and duty-free inputs at stake.
US zero-tariff volumes depend on US cotton and man-made fibre use, while 16.5 per cent base duty and a 10 per cent forced-labour tariff remain.

Titan’s watches business reported 21 per cent growth to Rs 1,543 crore, supported by continued premiumisation and demand for analogue watches, while the eyewear business grew 21 per cent to Rs 289 crore on higher demand across premium products. The company’s emerging businesses, including Skinn fragrances, IRTH handbags and Taneira, recorded a combined 18 per cent increase in revenue to Rs 128 crore, while engineering subsidiary Titan Engineering and Automation (TEAL) posted 43 per cent revenue growth to Rs 438 crore.

KKCL reported a strong Q1 FY27, with revenue from operations rising 19 per cent YoY to $29.14 million.
EBITDA and PAT grew 29 per cent each, supported by volume expansion, a stronger brand portfolio, operational discipline and improved margins.
The company remains confident of sustaining its growth momentum through FY27, backed by its integrated business model and continued focus on consumer demand.

Bangladesh’s RMG exports were $3.89 billion in July 2026, down 1.92 per cent year on year but up 14.73 per cent from June.
US shipments rose 0.25 per cent to $918.74 million, and TexPro data show the market is stabilising.
A roughly 17 per cent gas-supply cut and 40-70 per cent capacity use are limiting factories despite a 10 per cent US tariff versus 12.5 per cent for Vietnam and China.

Bangladesh’s RMG growth swung from a 21.52 per cent rise in June to a 1.92 per cent fall in July, though earnings rose from June.
US imports from Bangladesh fell 8.08 per cent in January-May; EU imports dropped 18.89 per cent, with lower volumes and unit values.
TexPro says losses centred on men’s woven garments and knitted T-shirts, which made up 87.6 per cent of the selected decline.

KKCL said both retail and non-retail channels delivered strong growth, supported by the expansion of its exclusive brand outlet (EBO) network, which helped improve brand visibility and consumer engagement. The company currently operates over 670 exclusive brand outlets and has a distribution network comprising more than 80 distributors and over 3,000 multi-brand outlets across India.

Over 200 small and subcontracting garment factories in Bangladesh’s Gazipur declared a three-day break beginning today as low gas pressure, combined with the coming weekend, prompted managements to extend the break.
Large mills and factories, however, will continue to operate at full capacity today.
However, some major manufacturers have announced three-day breaks as well.

Canada Goose has agreed to sell Canadian performance footwear brand Baffin to L.P. Royer, a maker of work and military footwear.
The deal is aimed at simplifying operations and focusing investment on Canada Goose across categories, seasons and markets.
Baffin will move to Royer as Canada Goose continues footwear and lifestyle expansion; closing is expected in August, subject to conditions.

Campus Activewear said that it faced higher input costs and increased labour expenses following minimum wage revisions during the quarter. However, calibrated price increases, sourcing efficiencies, productivity improvements and a better product mix helped protect margins and support profit growth.

Trent Q1 Results: Trent reported a 21% year-on-year rise in Q1 consolidated net profit to Rs 519 crore, while revenue grew 18% to Rs 5,755 crore. The retailer expanded its store network to over 1,300 outlets across 330 cities, opening 23 stores during the quarter. It expects the pace of new store additions to remain broadly consistent over the coming year.