Woven garment exports witnessed limited decline compared to knitted garment exports. Knitwear exports (Chapter **) declined by *.** per cent to $**.*** billion, compared with $**.*** billion in the same period of fiscal ****–**. Woven apparel exports (Chapter **) eased *.** per cent to $**.*** billion, down from $**.*** billion during July-March ****, EPB data showed.

Home textile exports (Chapter **, excluding ******) showed a marginal decline, decreasing by *.** per cent to $***.** million from $***.** million in the same period of the previous fiscal. Taken together, exports of woven and knitted apparel, clothing accessories, and home textiles accounted for **.** per cent of Bangladesh’s total exports, which stood at $**.*** billion during this period.

In a 1st of its kind, Indian Textile & Textile Engineering Business Delegation is visiting 2 major Textile centers of Indonesia i.e. Bandung & Jakarta. This industry delegation is organized by India ITME Society and is Supported by Indonesia Textile Association (API) & APSyFI & Co-ordinated by PUM International.

The delegation comprises of major India Textile machinery companies spanning Spinning, Weaving, Processing, Dyestuff & Chemicals, Digital Printing, Technical Textiles, Sportstech, Association & Chamber interested in Joint Venture, Exporting, Sourcing, New Product Technology & Networking sectors.

An Indian textile and engineering delegation visiting Indonesia signals a strategic effort to deepen bilateral collaboration.
Bringing together expertise across machinery, chemicals, and technical textiles, the initiative aims to foster joint ventures, sourcing partnerships, and technology exchange, unlocking long-term growth opportunities and strengthening Asia’s integrated textile value chain.

The Indian Textile & Textile Engineering Business Delegation will be available for interaction & meeting on Monday April 13, from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm at Orchid 1, Four Points by Sheraton, Bandung.

It is a complimentary meeting & interested Textile Industry member from all streams & Countries can register via Google form.

Indonesia’s strong textile manufacturing base and export capabilities complement India’s engineering and technology power, strategically has the potential & unlimited opportunities to strengthen the bilateral trade between India & Indonesia.

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A Testament to Trident’s Commitment to Women Empowerment

Trident Group, a leading Indian business conglomerate and globally recognised textile manufacturer, has been honoured by ET Edge, an initiative of the Times Group, as the Best Organization for Women 2026. The recognition acknowledges Trident’s sustained efforts to build inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplaces for women.

Trident Group has been recognised by ET Edge as the Best Organisation for Women 2026, highlighting its strong commitment to inclusivity and empowerment.
Through initiatives like Shreejana and Asmita Leaves, alongside flexible policies and leadership programmes, the company continues to foster supportive workplaces where women can grow, lead, and thrive.

Commenting on the recognition, Ms. Pooja B. Luthra, Chief Human Resources Officer, Trident Group, said, “At Trident, empowering women is integral to how we think, act, and grow as an organisation. We are committed to creating a workplace where women feel respected, supported, and confident to pursue their aspirations, navigate life transitions with dignity, and progress into leadership roles. This recognition reinforces our belief that when women are empowered, organisations grow stronger.”

Guided by this commitment, Trident has instituted initiatives addressing key personal and professional needs. Programmes such as Shreejana, Asmita Leaves, and Shagun/Aashirwad, along with Hastakala, are supported by maternity benefits, flexible work options, wellness initiatives, and leadership development frameworks.

This recognition reaffirms Trident Group’s commitment to shaping workplaces where women are enabled to lead, innovate, and create lasting impact, contributing to inclusive growth across geographies and generations.

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