AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBharat Tex 2026 Momentum: India’s flagship textile fair in New Delhi pulled in 6,000+ international buyers from 130+ countries and 1.3 lakh trade visitors, with 28,000+ B2B meetings and ₹14,300 crore in investment commitments—showcasing the full value chain from fibre to handlooms. Bangladesh Textile Expansion: Huarun Tex will invest $30m at BEPZA’s Mirsharai zone to produce 24,000 tonnes of yarn and 20m metres of grey woven fabric annually, creating 580 jobs. Circular & Safer Textiles Leadership: bluesign appointed Hanane Taidi as CEO to steer the next phase of responsible textile production and compliance. Fashion Materials Push: Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos’ Bezos Earth Fund pledged $34m (₹327 crore) for research into next-gen, lower-impact textiles. Design Protection for Textiles: Oman highlighted rising industrial design registrations, including textiles and clothing, as a driver for innovation and export opportunities. EU Policy Shift: EU bans destruction of unsold clothes and footwear from July 19, tightening compliance for brands. Heritage Textiles Spotlight: Leyla Aliyeva attended a Budapest exhibition linking Azerbaijani carpets from tradition to contemporary art.
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