AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRepair as retention: Levi’s, Uniqlo, Zara and Primark are pushing garment repair and skill-building to keep Gen Z in the brand loop as resale and thrift rise. Denim capacity play: Arvind Ltd is exploring leased, asset-light options to add denim capacity after volumes jumped 34% YoY to a 16-quarter high. Industrial fabric growth: Sanrhea Technical Textiles reported 59.6% YoY revenue growth in Q1 FY27, though profit eased sequentially. Bangladesh jute vs plastics: A jute mandate for key commodities is failing to stop plastic and synthetic packaging gains, despite some mills sticking to jute sacks. Handloom modernization: India’s Handloom Hackathon 2026 wrapped with 2,500+ participants and 280 finalists pitching tech for looms, design and weaver livelihoods. Safety shock in textiles: Two workers died in a fire at Ganesha Ecosphere’s polyester staple fibre plant in Warangal. Cambodia trade scrutiny: A US report flags Cambodia garment finishing as a possible route for China-linked transshipment. Market signals: India’s WPI eased to 9.78% in July, with fuel and power inflation cooling.
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