Bangladesh’s garment SMEs could face a disproportionate burden from EU traceability and DPP rules as they invest in data collection, verification, system integration and training.
Stakeholders seek clearer rules, coordinated data systems, targeted financing and enough preparation time to prevent smaller suppliers bearing excessive compliance costs.

The company, which manufactures around 15 lakh pairs of footwear per month across 12 manufacturing units, is setting up a mega facility at the Bahadurgarh Footwear Park in Haryana. Expected to become operational by January 2027, the plant will add capacity of approximately 14 lakh pairs per month.

US annual consumer inflation accelerated to 3.7 per cent in September 2026 from 3.4 per cent in August, according to BLS data.
Monthly inflation rose 0.6 per cent, driven by a 9.1 per cent surge in gasoline prices.
Apparel prices increased 0.3 per cent monthly and 3.4 per cent annually, while core inflation reached 2.6 per cent year on year.

Bangladesh’s non-cotton garments took a 30.7 per cent share of total garment exports in January-September 2026, as demand from international clothing retailers and brands rose, according to the Export Promotion Bureau data.
Total garment exports stood at $29.91 billion, with cotton at $20.75 billion and non-cotton at $9.17 billion.
The non-cotton share peaked at 34.6 per cent in August.

Jordan’s apparel exports, including re-exports, rose 3 per cent to JD 1.039 billion (~$1.465 billion) in January–July 2026, Department of Statistics data showed.
Knitted garment exports grew 4.1 per cent to JD 1.017 billion, about 98 per cent of apparel exports, while non-knitted shipments fell 31.3 per cent.
Imports of knitted garments, fabrics, cotton and wool rose, but man-made fibres declined.

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to non-traditional markets rose 9.40 per cent to $1.81 billion in July-September FY26-27, outpacing EU growth.
Shipments to five leading destinations increased 9.62 per cent to $1.03 billion.
Turkiye drove about 90 per cent of their combined increase, while Japan remained the largest destination. India was the only market among the five to record a quarterly decline.

US apparel imports dropped by nearly $4 billion in January-July 2026, with China and India accounting for almost 83 per cent of the net decline.
OTEXA-based data show January-August imports at about $49.08 billion, down 7.42 per cent, while volumes fell 8.98 per cent.
Cambodia gained shipments, Bangladesh rose in August and Vietnam lifted share, but Asian average unit values mostly weakened.

In September, India’s gem and jewellery sector saw a notable rise in exports, driven by a robust appetite for studded gold jewellery and lab-grown diamonds. Total exports climbed to $2.95 billion, showing resilience against global trade challenges.

Nike’s Q1 FY2027 revenue fell 4 per cent to $11.21 billion, with full-year revenue forecast to drop by a high-single-digit percentage.
Greater China dropped 22 per cent and Converse 28 per cent; Dunk, Jordan and Sportswear weakened, while performance categories grew.
Pace targets $2.5 billion in savings by fiscal 2031, shifting supplier focus to productivity, flexibility and technical expertise.

Jewellery exchange now features in over 50% of store purchases; Tanishq expects festive momentum to sustain