The partnership strengthens TSIL’s portfolio of owned and licensed brands and reinforces its vertically integrated business model spanning design, manufacturing, fulfilment and omnichannel distribution. The company currently manages over 50,000 SKUs across more than 15 brands, supported by four manufacturing facilities with a monthly production capacity of around 1.5 lakh units and four fulfilment centres. TSIL reported consolidated revenue of Rs 254.9 crore in FY26, up 58.3 per cent year-on-year.

Eastern Mediterranean apparel sourcing is shifting as Egypt gains momentum.
TexPro US customs data show US imports of Egyptian knitted apparel rose 48.4 per cent year on year to $78.5 million in May 2026, while woven apparel increased 58.4 per cent to $44.3 million.
Although Türkiye’s shipments also grew, rising domestic production costs are strengthening Egypt’s competitive position.

China’s textile and apparel exports totalled $293.77 billion in 2025, with Guangdong, Zhejiang and Jiangsu accounting for 70–80 per cent of output.
Zhejiang leads by revenue and export value, built on synthetic fibre, fabric trading, Yiwu distribution and digital/smart factories.
Jiangsu’s vertical chain and Guangdong’s finished-garment base show competition shifting from cost to capability.

Sri Lanka’s garment exports fell 5.8 per cent to $2,264.1 million in January-June 2026, from $2,403.3 million a year earlier.
Textile exports also declined 5.8 per cent to $134.0 million, while other manufactured textile articles dropped 12.4 per cent to $52.9 million.
The sector still made up 45.18 per cent of industrial exports, keeping apparel central to sourcing exposure.

Nykaa said that the brand, which sells products such as serums and sleep oils, operates “in a sizeable high growth segment”. “It is among the top premium skincare brands on Nykaa.com in the Rs 1,000-1,900 price range,” the company said.

India’s gold market is poised for transformation driven by digitally savvy Gen Z consumers. This generation views gold as a flexible financial asset, fueling interest in digital products. Mobilizing household gold holdings could deepen financial markets and strengthen capital formation. The gold jewellery market is also at an inflection point, requiring innovation and omnichannel experiences. Creating a National Gold Board and Innovation Centre will drive this modernization.

India’s Nykaa posts higher quarterly profit on strong beauty demand, fashion growth

Bangladesh trade body BGMEA has dismissed claims by some media outlets that several garment factories, including those of the DBL Group, were shut down due to gas and power shortage.
Terming the information as ‘completely false and baseless’, it said despite gas and power shortage, BGMEA member factories have managed to keep their production activities operational with government support.

Egypt’s apparel exports rose 15 per cent to $1.775 billion in H1 2026, with Europe delivering about 67 per cent of the net gain.
Europe and the US supplied 82.3 per cent of shipments, exposing exporters to market and product concentration.
TexPro data point to woven demand in Europe, knitted growth in the US, and higher EU compliance pressure from July 19, 2026.

Gold buyers are booking jewellery for upcoming seasons six weeks early this year. Prices have dropped significantly from January’s record highs, offering a buying opportunity. Consumers expect gold prices to rise if geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran ease. Advance bookings have increased by thirty percent compared to last year. Jewellers anticipate strong booking momentum as consumers secure current rates.