Apparels

Timex Group India just celebrated a record-breaking quarter with a staggering 70% increase in profit after tax and a 40% rise in total income. The momentum was driven by successful contributions from premium brands like Versace, Timex, and Guess. Significant strides in e-commerce and trade channels further propelled growth, showcasing the company’s commitment to innovation and broadening its market reach.

China remains South Korea’s largest supplier of textiles and apparel, accounting for 38.01 per cent of apparel imports in Jan–Aug.
Its dominance spans fabrics, yarns, and synthetic fibres, driven by integrated petrochemical capacity and cost efficiency.
Despite South Korea’s efforts to diversify under RCEP, China’s scale, proximity, and digital manufacturing capabilities ensure continued trade reliance.

Jordan’s garment and leather sector exported goods worth $1.636 billion between January and August 2025—a 3-per cent YoY rise, the Jordan Chamber of Industry said.
Garments accounted for 90 per cent of the total exports in the sector in the period.
The sector’s exports to Italy rose by 121 per cent YoY and to Germany by 97 per cent YoY.
A similar trend was seen in the Arab and Latin American markets.

Jewellery stocks are experiencing a rally driven by robust festive demand and the upcoming wedding season, despite higher gold and silver prices. Analysts anticipate continued momentum, with strong quarterly results and shifting consumer preferences towards modern designs supporting sales and margins. While near-term outlook remains positive, potential moderation in gains is expected after the recent surge.

The Bengaluru-based company, which listed on Indian stock exchanges on August 19, reported operating revenue of Rs 513.6 crore for the quarter, up 37% YoY from the same period last year.

Lenskart’s ₹7,278-crore IPO saw a robust subscription of 28.26 times on its final day, attracting significant investor interest despite concerns over its valuation. Anchor investors and marquee names like Radhakishan Damani boosted sentiment, leading to strong demand across all investor categories.

Bangladesh’s economic growth is now confronting a sharp decline in female participation in the workforce.
A survey conducted last year revealed a 1.7 million drop in the national labour force within a year, largely due to reduced female participation.
As per experts, this gender imbalance poses a risk to the sustainability of Bangladesh’s export-led economy in the long run.

Brooks Running has posted its ninth straight quarter of YoY growth, with Q3 FY25 revenue up 17 per cent, fuelled by double-digit gains across all regions and channels.
EMEA revenue rose 23 per cent and APLA 82 per cent year-to-date.
Strong footwear demand, immersive brand activations, and product launches such as Cascadia Elite boosted performance and market share globally.

Lenskart’s IPO garnered immense investor interest, attracting bids exceeding Rs 1.1 lakh crore and subscribing 28.2 times. Strong demand from institutional buyers, HNIs, and retail investors underscored confidence in the eyewear retailer’s growth potential and dominant market position, despite valuation concerns.

Kontoor Brands has posted a 27 per cent YoY revenue rise to $853 million in Q3 2025, driven by Wrangler and Helly Hansen.
Adjusted gross margin climbed to 45.8 per cent, and adjusted EPS rose 5 per cent to $1.44.
The company raised FY25 guidance, forecasting revenue of $3.09–3.12 billion and adjusted EPS of $5.5, citing strong brand performance and operational efficiencies.