Apparels

Upholding the order passed by its single-judge bench in 2019, Justice C Hari Shankar and Justice Om Prakash Shukla of a division bench said there is a deceptive similarity between Kanpur-based Leayan Global’s “Power Flex” mark and Bata India’s “Power” mark, and both marks were being used for goods which are similar, thus there is a likelihood of confusion.

China’s trade surplus has surpassed $1 trillion in 2025, supported by strong industrial exports and wider market reach that helped offset US tariffs.
However, the widening imbalance is escalating global concern and increasing pressure on Beijing to boost domestic consumption and imports to ease growing trade friction worldwide even further.

UK apparel imports dipped 1.87 per cent YoY in October 2025 but rose month on month, pointing to stabilising demand, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Strong Q3 growth reflects better retail sell-through and renewed ordering by brands.
After steep declines in 2023–24, 2025 signals recovery, although fabric and fibre imports continue to show uneven trends.

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has rejected SEBI’s attempt to recover a penalty from Annies Apparel. The tribunal ruled that claims cannot be filed after a company enters liquidation under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. This decision upholds the principle that all claims are frozen on the liquidation commencement date.

India’s gems and jewellery exports saw a significant jump of 19.64 percent in November, reaching USD 2.5 billion. This growth was driven by strong demand in markets like Hong Kong, China, and the Middle East. Cut and polished diamond exports also increased substantially. Gold studded jewellery shipments surged due to high demand for job works.

US textile and apparel exports fell 3.63 per cent to $16.73 billion in January–September 2025, reflecting weaker global demand, rising price competition from Asian suppliers and softer sourcing by regional partners.
Shipments declined sharply to Mexico, CAFTA-DR markets and China, while limited growth in Europe and Japan was driven by technical textiles and supplier diversification.

The influx of ultra-cheap used garments is devastating Indonesia’s textile sector.
Some estimates suggest smuggled clothing has eroded the market share of domestic players by up to 15 per cent.
Beyond the economic fallout, the thrift boom is also accelerating a mounting waste crisis with sellers.
Authorities are now cracking down on smuggling and urging a shift towards locally made textile products.

Indonesia’s apparel exports reached $5.825 billion in January–August 2025, with the US accounting for over half of the total and 42 per cent of trousers and shorts shipments.
American buyers remain the most influential market across all major categories, supported by sourcing diversification away from China and strong partnerships with Indonesian manufacturers.

“Lululemon finds itself in a very challenging position because it’s lost some interest among the key audience of U.S. Gen Z consumers who have been moving on from its defining styles such as fitted leggings,” said Sky Canaves, analyst at Emarketer. McDonald is the latest CEO change at global consumer companies as they navigate an increasingly divergent spending pattern amid macroeconomic uncertainty.

India’s apparel sector anticipates a significant boost from the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. Negotiations are progressing positively, aiming to reduce import duties on Indian garments in the European Union. This move is projected to increase exports by 20-25% in the coming years. The agreement will foster stable investment and strengthen India’s position in premium European markets.