Apparels

India’s textile and apparel exports fell sharply in March 2026, declining 14.02 per cent year on year (YoY) to $2.91 billion amid geopolitical disruptions.
Apparels dropped 18.99 per cent and textiles 9.91 per cent.
FY 2025–26 exports slipped 2.21 per cent, with sector share easing to 8.10 per cent.
Cotton imports surged annually, while MMF trends remained relatively stable.

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Noida apparel exporters warn wage hikes and labour unrest may disrupt shipments, as rising costs and pressure from global buyers threaten orders, risking a shift to competing markets like Bangladesh and Vietnam.

Zoya, the ultra-luxury jewellery arm of Titan Company, is witnessing strong double-digit growth in its bespoke and personalised jewellery segment. The brand reports rising demand from both domestic and international clients, with its customised offerings steadily increasing their share in overall business performance.

US Customs and Border Protection will launch on April 20 an electronic system that importers can use to claim tariff refunds authorised by court order or applicable law.
Phase 1 will be limited to certain unliquidated entries and certain entries within 80 days of liquidation.
Refunds will be issued within 60-90 days of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries declaration getting accepted.

Bangladesh RMG players have urged the government to remove restrictions on sourcing raw materials free of cost (FOC) from local suppliers.
Industry leaders said allowing FOC sourcing from domestic suppliers would boost local sales, strengthen backward linkage industries and raise overall value addition in the export-oriented sector.
Many local suppliers can provide inputs now against global orders.

Luxury brands are feeling the impact of the Middle East conflict. Travel disruptions are affecting sales at Dubai malls and other regional hubs. This is a setback for companies relying on these high-margin channels. The situation is expected to worsen if the conflict continues. Analysts are watching closely as recovery from the pandemic is already underway.

Lab-grown diamond brand Limelight to open 25 stores in the first quarter of FY26, taking its total retail footprint to over 85 outlets across India, as it accelerates its push in the fast-growing sustainable jewellery segment.

The total gems and jewellery exports in March 2025 were USD 28,669.53 million (Rs 2,42,559.39 crores), according to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) data.

Sosandar reported FY26 revenue of £42.3 million (~$57.53 million), up 14 per cent, driven by strong online growth, with own-site sales rising 24 per cent.
The company returned to profitability with PBT of £0.4 million (~$0.54 million) and improved margins.
Despite slightly missing revenue expectations, performance remained solid.
Strong third-party sales supported confidence in profitable growth.