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Scale & Loyalty Stock gains 15% in a month as investors bet on scale-driven model amid improving store maturity

Global gold jewellery consumption declined sharply in the first half of FY2026 due to elevated prices, while investment demand for gold witnessed a strong surge amid economic uncertainty, according to a joint report by ICRA and Assocham.

Tamil Nadu led India’s textile and apparel exports in FY25 with a 21.2 per cent share (₹67,863 crore), followed by Gujarat (15.7 per cent).
Total exports rose to ₹3.19 lakh crore from ₹2.33 lakh crore in FY21.
Haryana recorded the fastest growth, while Uttar Pradesh also expanded strongly, signalling shifting export dynamics across major states.

Ralph Lauren has introduced Timeless by Design 2030, the next phase of its sustainability and social impact roadmap.
The plan focuses on four pillars, supplier partnerships, natural resource protection, employee engagement and community care.
The company aims to build on earlier gains in emissions, water use and sustainable materials while reporting progress annually.

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd is set for leadership transitions. Nikhil Modha will become Chief Financial Officer designate from April 1, taking over fully in 2027. Suraj Bahirwani is appointed CEO designate of Pantaloons from April 2026. Marco Agnolin joins as CEO of OWND! from April 2026.

Gold price could move towards $5,600 and silver may cross $100 in 1-2 years: Analysts

In the ever-evolving landscape of global sourcing, India’s textile sector finds itself at a defining moment. To capitalize on this trend, it’s imperative for the country to ramp up both its manufacturing scale and the output of artificial fibers. Although the demand within the country is promising, significant growth hinges on increasing exports.

The EU’s apparel imports fell by 15.48 per cent YoY in January to €7.03 billion, according to Eurostat.
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the EU fell to €1.43 billion in January—a 25.25-per cent drop in value.
China remained the top exporter of apparel to the EU (€2.22 billion), but still saw a 6.9-per cent decline YoY in value.
India, Pakistan, Vietnam and Cambodia also remained in negative territory.

India’s textile outlook is turning structurally complex.
The EU pact targets ~99.5 per cent trade coverage with phased duty relief, while rupee weakness supports exports.
However, crude volatility, >80 per cent import energy dependence, polyester cost inflation and US market softness (≈28 per cent share) are fragmenting performance, reinforcing a shift towards cotton-led, EU-focused exporters.

Innerwear brand Krvvy and intimate wash brand Ugees have partnered, aiming to expand product offerings and customer loyalty. Both startups are building ecosystems instead of focusing on single categories. The partnership reflects a growing trend among early-stage D2C brands to build ecosystem-led plays instead of operating in single product categories.