Dear Friends,

Global textile trade continues to represent one of the largest and most dynamic segments of international commerce. Although the sector remains substantial in scale, recent years have seen only moderate growth. Apparel exports have performed relatively better, reflecting steady consumer demand and the gradual recovery of global supply chains.
 
Asia — particularly countries such as China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh — continues to lead global textile and apparel production. At the same time, changing consumer preferences, trade policy shifts, and supply chain diversification are altering traditional trade patterns. Fibre production is expanding worldwide, with a growing share of synthetics alongside natural fibres.

Overall, while the global textile trade remains strong, it is increasingly shaped by rising production costs, the growing importance of sustainability, and the reconfiguration of global sourcing networks — factors that are influencing how and where textiles are manufactured and traded today.
 
Delegation to Singapore

An official delegation from the Ministry of Textiles, led by Shri Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, participated in ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025, the region’s largest integrated textile and garment manufacturing technologies exhibition, held from October 28–31, 2025.

TEXPROCIL, as part of the Indian delegation, showcased India’s textile and apparel manufacturing capabilities, exploring new avenues for international collaborations, technology partnerships, and investment opportunities.

During the visit, Shri Ravi Sam, Vice Chairman, TEXPROCIL, had a one-on-one interaction with Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Finance Minister, in Coimbatore on 11th November 2025, highlighting the concerns of the textile industry regarding the punitive tariffs imposed by the United States. He emphasized the need for urgent relief measures to safeguard competitiveness and mitigate the adverse impact on the sector.
 
Bharat Tex 2026
 
The Consortium of 11 Textile Export Promotion Councils, with the support of the Ministry of Textiles, is organizing the 3rd edition of Bharat Tex 2026, a Mega India Textile Show to be held from 14th to 17th July 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
 
On behalf of the Bharat Tex Trade Federation, TEXPROCIL invites all its esteemed members to participate and book exhibition space through the Council. As a premier platform to showcase India’s textile excellence to global buyers, Bharat Tex 2026 will bring together the entire textile value chain under one roof. The Council seeks the valuable support and cooperation of its members in making this flagship event a grand success.

Update on Indo-US Trade Talks

Recent engagements between India and the United States have reaffirmed a deepening strategic and economic partnership, even as both countries continue to address outstanding trade differences. Negotiations under the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), launched in early 2025, are progressing steadily.

Cooperation is expanding in sectors such as critical minerals, clean energy, defence, and technology. However, issues such as tariff escalation on Indian exports and changes in U.S. visa and work policies affecting Indian professionals remain areas of concern. The success of these discussions will depend on resolving key trade frictions and aligning mutual strategic and market interests to unlock the full potential of Indo–US trade relations.
 
Trade Digitization

As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to enhance digital integration in trade facilitation, the pilot phase of “Bharat Aayat Niryat Lab Setu” has been launched as a key digitization initiative. The platform serves as a single-window digital interface, bringing together accredited testing and inspection agencies across the country.
 
This initiative is important as it streamlines certification processes, reduces procedural delays, and strengthens India’s competitiveness through faster, digitally enabled trade facilitation.
 
Through this unified system, exporters and importers can seamlessly search, apply, track, and obtain digital test reports and certifications for a wide range of product categories. By digitizing these processes, the initiative aims to improve efficiency, ensure transparency, and strengthen compliance across the export-import ecosystem, thereby enhancing the overall ease of doing business and promoting a more technology-driven trade environment.
 
Kasturi Cotton Bharat Promotions
 
Under the national branding initiative Kasturi Cotton Bharat, the Council continues to promote India’s premium cotton identity through targeted outreach and awareness programmes. I sincerely appeal to all our members to join us in promoting “Kasturi Cotton” brand among all users across the value chain.
 
A technical session on “Value Creation and Market Competitiveness with Kasturi Cotton: Opportunities for Spinners and the Downstream Industry” was jointly organized by The Southern India Mills Association (SIMA), TEXPROCIL, and ICAR–CIRCOT (Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology) on 5th November 2025 at SIMA, Coimbatore.
 
To further enhance industry awareness, officials from TEXPROCIL visited several textile units in Coimbatore, Tirupur, and Palladam, engaging directly with manufacturers and stakeholders. Members are earnestly encouraged to promote the Kasturi Cotton Bharat brand among users across the textile value chain to strengthen India’s position as a reliable source of quality, traceable, and sustainable cotton.
 
Way Forward

The Indian cotton textile industry needs to adopt a comprehensive strategy that integrates technology advancement, sustainability, and enhanced market access. The focus must be on modernizing infrastructure through schemes such as PM MITRA, promoting sustainable practices including precision and organic cotton farming, and leveraging digital technologies for traceability and efficiency across the supply chain.

Equally important is the strengthening of farmer support through improved seed varieties, assured pricing, and better extension services, along with greater integration across the fibre-to-fashion value chain. By pursuing these coordinated efforts, India’s cotton textile sector can overcome current challenges, enhance its global competitiveness, and move decisively toward achieving the national export target of USD 100 billion by 2030.

:: TEXPROCIL ::