AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIndia’s Textile PLI: The government extended the scheme to 2033–34, cut the minimum turnover threshold for Part 2 to ₹100 crore and will reopen applications from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, aiming to draw more MSMEs into man-made fibre and technical-textile production. Kenya’s Manufacturing Push: Textile production has begun at Konza Technopolis, where officials are seeking investors and targeting 10,000 jobs as the industrial zone expands. Bangladesh Export Concerns: EPZ manufacturers want clarity on customs rules for yarn imports, warning that new bank-guarantee demands could squeeze working capital and disrupt export orders. Company Results: Arvind Ltd. reported a 44% rise in Q2 net profit to ₹148 crore, while Raymond Lifestyle’s profit fell 10% to ₹68 crore despite higher revenue. Circular Textiles: Circ and Primark announced a long-term partnership to scale textile-to-textile recycled fibres, as brands face pressure to reduce waste.
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