Textile Trade & Policy: India’s temporary suspension of the 11% cotton import duty (June 1–Oct 31) is being framed by NITMA as a strategic boost for export competitiveness, while the move also helped underpin a bullish turn in ICE cotton futures after the market expected higher Indian demand. Cotton Markets: USDA reported stronger US Upland cotton export sales and shipments in the week ended May 21, with Vietnam, Pakistan, China and Türkiye among key buyers. Industrial Pulse (Asia/Europe): S&P Global data showed Vietnam manufacturing expanding mid–Q2 as firms and customers built safety stocks amid Middle East disruption; Turkey’s manufacturing PMI edged toward stabilisation; and India’s April IIP rose 4.9% YoY with textile manufacturing up 15.6% YoY. Machinery & Innovation: Intertextile Shenzhen (June 9–11) spotlights sustainability and AI, while Shima Seiki will showcase WHOLEGARMENT and cutting tech at ITM 2026 in Istanbul (June 9–13). Regional Business Climate: Delhi’s Udyog Nagar industrial cluster (garments/textiles/footwear) is set for new internal roads and stormwater drains to tackle waterlogging and drainage bottlenecks.