Apparels

Raymond Lifestyle Limited showed a steady performance in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. Strong domestic demand boosted income by five percent year-on-year. The Branded Textile segment was a key growth driver. Despite global trade challenges, the company maintained a debt-neutral balance sheet. Strategic initiatives are addressing export headwinds.

Raymond Lifestyle Limited showed a steady performance in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. Strong domestic demand boosted income by five percent year-on-year. The Branded Textile segment was a key growth driver. Despite global trade challenges, the company maintained a debt-neutral balance sheet. Strategic initiatives are addressing export headwinds.

India’s Gem & Jewellery Council is pushing for duty-free access to the European Union market. This comes as Free Trade Agreement talks approach their end. The Council believes this move will boost Indian jewellery exports and create jobs. They are also proposing concessions on EU imports like diamonds.

Arnault, who oversees the $350 billion group spanning over 70 brands including Dior and Tiffany, has five children involved in the running of his luxury empire but has shown no sign of wanting to retire. At 76, he has yet to pick a successor.

Gold prices have reached unprecedented levels, breaking the $5,100 mark. This surge is driven by safe-haven demand amidst global geopolitical tensions. The US dollar’s weakness further supports gold’s rise. Silver is also near its all-time highs. Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. Chinese miner Zijin Gold’s acquisition of Allied Gold highlights consolidation in the sector.

Bangladesh is hopeful of further tariff relief after USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer reportedly responded positively after Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser requested him to raise reciprocal tariff issue with Donald Trump.
Further tariff relief would significantly boost Bangladesh’s RMG sector, strengthening its export competitiveness compared to the regional competitors.

China could lead the apparel sector in cutting emissions 50 per cent by 2030, driven by its renewable energy leadership and vast supplier base, a new report has said.
Achieving this requires $40.8 billion, stronger value-chain collaboration, scalable financing models, local technical support, and leveraging industrial parks to coordinate and accelerate sector-wide decarbonisation.

The cotton textiles sector provides livelihoods to lakhs of rural artisans, currently exports over $1.3 billion annually to the 27-country bloc.

US sportswear imports remained under pressure in January–October, with values largely flat as lower unit prices offset stable volumes.
Import volumes held at 3.905 million dozen, but average prices declined, reflecting cautious buying, tighter retail margins and intensified supplier competition.
Vietnam led supplies despite a softer share, while Bangladesh gained strongly amid sourcing diversification.

Vietnam’s textile and garment exports target ~$50 billion this year, driven by structural reforms, efficiency gains, and deeper integration into global value chains.
Smarter use of FTAs is lifting competitiveness even as heavy investment in local supply chains, technology, automation, and compliance helps to boost exports and position Vietnam as a higher-value, strategic apparel partner.