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Textiles, Clothing & Footwear Business Insights
TCF POST Report New Delhi, India – The Trident Group, a prominent global conglomerate in home textiles, has unveiled its strategic roadmap for the future at the Bharat Tex 2026 exhibition. The company’s vision, themed “The Expression of Living,” focuses on an innovation-driven approach, manufacturing excellence, and sustainable value creation. Strategic Vision The company’s leadership … Read more
TCF POST Special Report Evervan Kothari Footwear Pvt. Ltd. officially broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in the Mayanur area of Karur, Tamil Nadu, on July 10, aimed primarily at producing non-leather footwear for the global brand Adidas. This project is a joint venture between the Taiwan-based Evervan Group, a major global footwear manufacturer, … Read more
TCF POST Desk NEW DELHI – Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), the flagship company of the Adani Group, has announced a long-term strategic partnership with French clean-technology firm Dioxycle to develop and scale low-carbon chemical production in India. The initiative marks a significant entry for the Adani Group into the chemicals sector, leveraging the company’s extensive … Read more
TCFPOST Report Indian athletes and team members are set to promote “Made in India” jute-viscose blended apparel at the Commonwealth Games 2026, to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2. “This marks the first occasion on which jute-based apparel will be showcased at an international multi-sport event. The initiative is expected … Read more
TCF POST REPORT LONDON – The R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge (CDC) has officially launched its eighth global edition, marking a significant partnership under the India–France Year of Innovation 2026. This year, the initiative is collaborating with the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), the governing body for the French fashion industry, … Read more
TCF POST Report The global garment export landscape reached a pivotal juncture in mid-2026. As supply chain diversification accelerates, the “Big Three” of the textile world—Bangladesh, Vietnam, and India—are no longer competing merely on price, according to a snapshot report by the Dhaka-based research firm Thoughts and Thorough. The report notes that this emerging “Troika” … Read more
TCF POST Report As the European Union aggressively shifts its sustainability, traceability, and circularity mandates from voluntary corporate pledges into hard trade law, it views Asia’s three major garment sourcing destinations—Bangladesh, Vietnam, and India—as still requiring significant structural improvements, with each displaying distinct strengths and weaknesses. A newly released European Parliament briefing document, titled “EU … Read more
TCF Post Analysis India’s apparel export sector experienced a significant decline during both the month of May 2026 and the cumulative period of April–May 2026, marking the first two months of the Indian fiscal year. In May, apparel exports fell to US$ 1,297.23 million, representing a 14.17% decline compared to the same month last year. … Read more
TCF POST Desk The Indian government has approved 22 new applicants under Round 3 of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles, bringing the total number of companies selected under this round to 96. “The approved applicants span key focus segments of the PLI scheme, including Man-Made Fibre (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical … Read more
TCF POST Report The latest import data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) reveals a significant shakeup in the US fashion supply chain. Rather than a minor, seasonal blip, American brands are fundamentally restructuring where their clothes are made. As total global apparel imports to the US dropped by 12% in the first … Read more
