AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTaiwan Forced-Labour Fallout: Taiwan’s textile sector still has a $2.3M recruitment-fee reimbursement gap for migrant workers, even after $4.4M was returned—Transparentem says repayments are uneven and some suppliers can’t be located. Workplace Safety: Two workers died after an electric short circuit trapped them in a lift at Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Warangal, prompting a police investigation. Trade Pressure: India’s merchandise trade deficit hit a six-month high of $31.98B in July as Middle East conflict lifted oil import costs and freight rates, while electronics and gold imports rose. Policy for Growth: NITI Aayog points to chemicals and textiles (plus telecom gear and solar PV) as high-potential manufacturing sectors to boost India’s export-led push. Handloom Spotlight: MACCIA honored India’s weavers at “Weaves on the Runway,” backing “My Handloom, My Pride” to connect artisans with mainstream markets. Global Sourcing: Bangladesh will bring 17 companies to Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026, aiming to deepen its role in finished apparel and fabric supply chains.
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