Cotton Policy: India set 2026-27 MSPs for all FAQ cotton varieties, with Suvin (ELS) topping at ₹9,867/quintal and CCI procurement starting Oct 1 if market prices fall below MSP. Sourcing Shift: A Nuvama report says India could gain as global apparel sourcing gradually moves away from China, helped by tariff parity and improving market access like India-UK CETA. Expo & Denim Tech: Gartex Texprocess India (with Denim Show) returns Aug 6-8 in Delhi, bringing 185+ exhibitors and a full denim value-chain focus from mills to finishing and automation. Circular Materials: Inditex-backed research explores turning hop plant residues into textile fibers or natural dyes, aiming to cut reliance on virgin inputs. Circular Plastics for Garments: Bangladesh could add $4-5bn in apparel exports by scaling plastic-to-textile recycling, with proposals on collection, traceability and recycled PET standards. Energy Pressure on RMG: Bangladesh’s worsening gas crisis is disrupting garments and textiles, forcing costly diesel generation and threatening delivery schedules. Renewables in Manufacturing: Yonex began on-site solar power via an on-site PPA at its Niigata factory, targeting lower CO₂ and steadier electricity costs. Local Textile Jobs: Pakistan’s ginning industry faces a crisis from declining cotton output, rising costs and outdated tech, threatening jobs across the cotton-textile chain. Handloom Push: India’s Textiles Ministry plans a Digital Handloom Atlas launch at GI & Beyond 2.0, supporting handloom visibility and market access.