Japanese textile companies, including global apparel retailer Uniqlo, are expected to increase sourcing of textile inputs from India and step up investments in the country to manufacture and export textile products to global markets, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
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According to reports Arvind sourced 87% of its cotton from sustainable sources in FY26, exceeding its 50% target for 2025. Of this sustainable cotton, 87% was sourced from small and medium holder farmers, also surpassing the company’s 50% target.
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Orders on Amazon Now have doubled every quarter since its launch, while Prime members are tripling their shopping frequency after starting to use the service. Amazon plans to expand Amazon Now to 300 cities.
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Flipkart Minutes has moved ahead of Swiggy Instamart in terms of dark-store presence across India’s top 10 cities.
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B2B commerce platform OfBusiness has reported more than a three-fold increase in its apparel business, with revenue rising to Rs 3,002 crore (US $315.28 million) in FY26 from Rs 843 crore (US $88.50 million) in FY24.
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Indian retailers are keeping price increases measured as they navigate volatility in fabric, yarn and cotton prices, along with supply-chain risks arising from geopolitical disruptions, including the West Asia crisis, according to a research report by Nuvama.
