India’s textile industry is seeing a comeback as uncertainty over US tariffs has ended. Global demand is getting better. This brings new hope for the sector with imporved industry fundamentals. Demand is becoming clearer and new trade agreements are strengthening India’s global position.

As part of its expansion strategy, the company plans to increase its store network to more than 50 outlets in the near term, with a longer-term goal of building 500 retail touchpoints over the next five years through a mix of company-owned and franchise-led formats.

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is set to divest a 2.3% stake in Lenskart for approximately Rs 1,944 crore via a block deal. This follows SoftBank’s recent Rs 2,873 crore share sale. Despite the sale, ADIA will retain significant holdings, indicating substantial paper gains on its 2023 investment. The move comes after Lenskart’s IPO lock-in period expired.

In a massive boost to the textile industry, the Indian Governemnt has approved 96 companies under round-III of Textile PLI Scheme; which will bring a total investment of Rs 2,339.14 crore, as per the statement by the Ministry of Textiles.

Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp correction from recent highs, raising hopes of stronger jewellery demand. Industry experts expect wedding and festive purchases to improve after Adhik Maas ends, with lower prices encouraging buyers across urban and rural markets.

US textile and apparel imports fell 12.06 per cent year on year to $31.11 billion in January-April 2026, led by a sharp decline in shipments from China.
Vietnam remained the largest supplier and expanded its market share, while Cambodia also posted strong growth.
Apparel imports dropped 11.90 per cent, reflecting shifting sourcing strategies and weaker overall import demand.

US AAFA has published the Global Apparel, Footwear, & Accessories Glossary of Traceability Terms to establish a common reference point for terminology used across that industry.
The glossary will define key traceability-related terms and address terminology that may appear in existing or emerging regulations, helping to promote clarity, consistency and shared understanding across the global supply chain.

Bangladesh-based Humana Apparels has improved operational efficiency after implementing Coats Digital’s FastReactPlan solution.
The outerwear manufacturer achieved a 15 per cent increase in capacity utilisation, an 8 per cent productivity gain and a 5 per cent improvement in on-time delivery performance.
Real-time planning and synchronised production processes reduced idle time.

The Cambodia-China AEO mutual-recognition pact is expected to streamline customs procedures and improve apparel supply-chain efficiency.
With China supplying nearly $1.97 billion of textile inputs to Cambodia in January-April 2026, faster clearance and fewer inspections could support garment exports.
The deal affirms the importance of customs trust and trade facilitation in apparel competitiveness.

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