Our Cover Story of AOI September is on the recent imposition of 50% tariffs by the Trump administration and its aftermath on Indian readymade garment exporters. From vertically integrated exporters to the mid-sized operators, every player is feeling the squeeze. So what radical measures are being taken up by our government and the industry to survive this storm? Keep reading to explore our defensive strategies to safeguard the country’s apparel and textile sector and also the viewpoints of industry pioneers on this high-stakes tariff row.
India is becoming a big opportunity for sneakers with the domestic sneaker market projected to hit US $ 6 billion by FY ’32, growing at about 5.6% annually. AOI September’s Lead Article reports on this sneaker rage taking over the country, fuelled by rising incomes, the growing middle-class and Gen Z’s strong cultural appeal.
