AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours ago| Pakistan Cotton Crisis: Pakistan’s cotton ginning sector is again under pressure as an 18% sales tax on cotton ginning keeps factories in Sindh suspending operations, with industry warning of knock-on effects for farmers and the wider textile supply chain. India Textile Push: Mysuru is mapping a fast climb to US$500m textile and apparel exports by 2030, betting on silk heritage, MSMEs, and a proposed textile park. Sustainable Processing Drive: South India Textile Research Association (SITRA) is proposing an ₹80-crore Centre of Excellence in Tiruppur to cut water and salt use via green dyeing and connect units to a common effluent treatment plant. Circular Fashion Platform: Reliance’s R | Elan™ Circular Design Challenge returns for its 8th season, expanding mentorship and circular material innovation across India, France, the UK and APAC. Trade & Investment Linkages: India and Mali launched an India–Mali forum to deepen trade, with textiles and cotton flagged among priority sectors. Global Sourcing Snapshot: New US import data for Jan–Apr 2026 shows Vietnam and Bangladesh leading apparel sourcing, with broader diversification across Asia. Craft Spotlight: Egypt’s Khayamiya maker Hany Abd El-Kader brings the centuries-old hand-stitching craft to the V&A, turning living textile tradition into museum programming. |
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