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CSR Activities
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulating business model that helps a company be socially accountable—to itself, its stakeholders, and the public.
Our Social Responsibility
We at STEPS Sourcing take this responsibility very seriously and this starts with our employees. Many of our employee initiatives are trend-setting and has earned us the respect of our peers, customers and service providers.
Steps Sourcing India Pvt Ltd’s Contribution to Swakshatra Children’s Charity At Steps Sourcing India Pvt Ltd, we believe in making a positive impact in the communities we serve. We are committed to supporting initiatives that empower and uplift vulnerable children. Recently, we have contributed INR 100,000 to Swakshatra Children’s Charity, an organization run by Swakshatra NGO, which was founded and operated by retired Military officers in Bangalore India.
They are dedicated to providing education, healthcare, and a nurturing environment to underprivileged children across the region. Through this contribution, we aim to create meaningful change in the lives of these children, enabling them to access better opportunities and a brighter future.
At Steps Sourcing India Pvt Ltd, corporate social responsibility is ingrained in our core values, and we remain dedicated to continuing our support for causes that make a difference in the lives of those in need.
STEPS and JD Sports (a leading sports retailer in the United Kingdom) have joined together over the years in helping “UdavumKarangal” an orphanage & “Sangamam” a special needs school for physically and mentally challenged children in Coimbatore, through donating 5000 UK pounds and gift boxes every year.
Further, we have sponsored “Arc Foundation India” in setting up “Dr. Kalams Library” in selected villages that could benefit wider range of underprivileged community children, as we believe one good book is equal to 10 good teachers.
Building toilets for School
Steps Sourcing India Pvt Ltd has contributed towards building a toilet block for T.A. Ramalingam Chettiar Higher Secondary School, a government-aided school within the Coimbatore corporation limits. The school educates about 600 students, both boys and girls, from grades 6 to 12, many of whom come from underprivileged backgrounds. The school management approached us for help in constructing a new toilet block for the students.
As one of the founding principles of our company is to give back to society, our management came forward to support this cause. The newly constructed toilet block ensures that the students now have access to clean, safe, and hygienic facilities. This contribution not only promotes health and well-being but also provides a better environment for learning.
By supporting this initiative, we aim to create a more dignified and inclusive atmosphere for all students, especially girls, helping them focus on their education without the challenges posed by inadequate sanitation. This project exemplifies our commitment to social responsibility and community development, fostering positive change in the lives of the students and the school.
Building Classrooms, Shaping Futures
Steps Sourcing India Pvt Ltd – Enabling Rural Education with Infrastructure SupportWe are happy to share that Steps Sourcing India Pvt Ltd has contributed generously towards the construction of a classroom block at Government High School, Kanuvai, Coimbatore – 641108, as part of the Freedom Through Education (FTE) initiative.
The inauguration of the 4-classroom FTE Block Held on 30th June 2025. This project is a collaborative effort undertaken by PLMF Coimbatore North Round Table 20 and PLMF Coimbatore North Ladies Circle 11, aimed at enhancing the educational infrastructure for underprivileged students.
By supporting this project, Steps Sourcing reaffirms its belief that education is the foundation of a better tomorrow. We are honored to play a role in providing underprivileged students with improved learning facilities and a brighter future.
Press Releases
US, China agree to reduce tariffs on each other’s goods from May 14
- The US and China will reduce tariffs on each other’s goods from May 14, 2025, for 90 days, easing trade tensions.
- Post-reduction, the US will impose 30 per cent duty on Chinese goods over the existing rates as on January 20, 2025.
- China will impose 10 per cent additional duty on US goods, and also remove the non-tariff countermeasures taken against the US since April 2.
What will be impact of India-U.K. trade deal? | Explained
After nearly three-and-half years, India and the U.K. finally gave their nod to a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) this week. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the pact would set a new benchmark for “equitable and ambitious trade between the two large economies”. Though the fineprint has not yet been made public, domestic industry has welcomed the announcement, amid concerns about the potential impact on agriculture and medium and small enterprises (MSMEs).
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India’s textiles exports during FY25 stood at around $36.6 billion
Diversifying export offerings coupled with enhancing infrastructure including skilled manpower can help India propel its textile shipments to over $100 billion over the next five years, according to management consulting firm Primus Partners. India’s textiles exports during FY25 stood at around $36.6 billion.
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Indian Textile Industry Outlook 2025
The Indian textile industry is one of the largest and most dynamic sectors in the world. With its rich cultural heritage and diverse production capabilities, India is poised to become a global textile leader by 2025.
As we move into the future, several key trends and innovations are shaping the trajectory of the industry.
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Top 15 countries exporting textiles to the US, their new tariffs and % changes
India, another major textile exporter, is set to face a significant tariff hike—from 4.57 per cent to 30.57 per cent—a 669 per cent increase. This sharp escalation will place considerable cost pressures on Indian textile exports, potentially reducing their competitiveness in the US market. In 2024, India exported textiles worth $2,768.75 million to the US, and this increase may prompt US buyers to explore alternative sources with more favourable tariff structures.
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Reduced tariffs under India-UK FTA to be game-changer for textile industry; exporters eye new opportunities in UK market
The Indian textile industry has strongly endorsed the recently concluded India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), viewing it as a major catalyst for enhancing India’s footprint in the UK market.
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India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Explained
The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a bilateral trade pact concluded in December 2025 to deepen economic ties between the two countries and boost trade, investment, services, and people-to-people links. It’s one of India’s fastest-negotiated FTAs.
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Australia to Remove Tariffs on All Indian Exports From January 1
Australia will eliminate tariffs on 100% of its tariff lines for Indian exports starting January 1, 2026, under the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced. This means Indian goods will enter Australia duty-free, significantly enhancing market access for exporters.
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India-EU FTA soon? Why the trade deal is important and which sectors will it benefit? Explained
If signed, the India-EU FTA will become India’s 19th trade agreement and one of its most consequential, given the EU’s position as India’s largest trading partner for goods. The agreement is expected to help Indian exporters diversify markets at a time when high US tariffs and geopolitical tensions are reshaping global supply chains.
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Canada set to launch FTA talks with India in February 2026, says Canadian trade minister Maninder Sidhu
Canadian Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, said that the country is set to launch negotiations for a potential free trade agreement (FTA) deal with India starting from next month, February 2026, reported the news agency Reuters.
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