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India Budget 2025-26: Textile industry may get tariff cuts, more funds
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Union Budget for next fiscal 2025-26 on February 1 in Parliament in New Delhi. The country’s textile...
Former Birla Cotton Mills Site to be Transformed into Modern Mixed-Use Development
The former Birla Cotton Mills site in Delhi’s Kamla Nagar is set for a significant redevelopment, transitioning from its textile manufacturing past to a...
Duvvada Srinivas and Divvela Madhuri Set to Launch “Kanchipuram Vakula Silks” in Hyderabad
YSR Congress Party MLC Duvvada Srinivas and his close associate Divvela Madhuri are making headlines as they prepare to enter the textile industry with...
Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh Inaugurated Handloom Conclave – Manthan
Today, Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated Handloom Conclave –Manthan at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre Janpath, New Delhi. He emphasized that there is...
India’s union budget 2025: Key demands from the textile industry
India’s union budget 2025: Key demands from the textile industry
India approves Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSME manufacturers
The Indian government recently approved introduction of Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for micro, small and medium enterprises (MCGS-MSME scheme) to provide 60-per cent guarantee...
ICE cotton prices continue to fall amid strong dollar and selling pressure
ICE cotton prices continue to fall amid strong dollar and selling pressure
GTTES 2025: Empowering Global Textile Innovation & Partnerships
Mumbai, January 2025: The Indian International Textile Machinery Exhibitions Society (India ITME Society) yet another time is poised to take the textile industry by...
64% optimistic about India's growth prospects: FICCI pre-budget survey
About 64 per cent of respondents expressed optimism regarding India’s growth prospects ahead of the union budget, while three-fifths projected a gross domestic product...
Las Vegas rug exhibitors pleased with pace of business
Las Vegas — Several rug manufacturers at the Las Vegas Market this week were expressing cautious optimism about the business environment for the coming...
Indian Textile Sector Faces Threat from Cheap PVC Paste Resin Imports
India’s textile industry is facing a challenge from a surge of low-priced PVC paste resin imports, prompting an official investigation. This key material, vital...
Good Fashion Fund Partners With K.K.P FINE LINEN for New Wet Processing Unit
The investment in K.K.P Fine Linen will be towards the installation of a state-of-the-art biological effluent treatment plant (ETP) with a Zero Liquid Discharge...
Credit Growth Surpasses Deposit Growth in the First Fortnight
Synopsis Credit growth has outpaced deposit growth in the first fortnight of 2025. o As of 10 January 2025, credit offtake reached Rs 178.0...
Textile Sector Pinning Hopes on Union Budget 2025
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to unveil the Union Budget 2025, the textile industry, dominated by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), is...
New Wet Processing Unit by Good Fashion Fund & K.K.P Fine Linen
AMSTERDAM – The Good Fashion Fund, the Laudes Foundation and the Fashion for Good initiated fund managed by FOUNT, has made an investment in...
India's LEI rises 0.3% in Dec, growth slows in second half of 2024
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for India increased by 0.3 per cent to 159.3 (2016=100) in December 2024, recovering from a downwardly...
Global Brands Endorse Growing Trust in Made-in-India RMG
28thJanuary 2025, New Delhi/Gurugram: On January 23, 2025, AEPC hosted a roundtable discussion with the leading clothing brands at the Hotel the Oberoi in...
From Maharashtra to Karnataka: Roadshows Setting the Stage for Bharat Print Expo 2025
From Maharashtra to Karnataka: Roadshows Setting the Stage for Bharat Print Expo 2025 By
E-Certificates of Origin Get a Digital Upgrade, Boosting Textile Trade
In a move poised to streamline international textile trade, the Indian government has unveiled a significantly upgraded electronic Certificate of Origin (eCoO) system. The...
India's digital economy to contribute one-fifth of GDP by 2030: MeitY
India’s digital economy is expected to grow almost twice as fast as the overall economy, contributing to nearly one-fifth of national income by 2030,...
India Strategizes Response to Trump Administration’s Imminent Tariff Policies
India is exploring various strategies to navigate the impending tariff policies of the Trump 2.0 administration, including a potential truncated bilateral trade deal and...
India Assesses Potential Textile Trade Shifts Amidst US “America First” Policy
India is closely analysing the implications of the US “America First” trade policy, particularly its potential impact on the textile sector, a key component...
Gokaldas Exports Shareholders Reject Key ESOP Resolutions
Shareholders of Gokaldas Exports (GEL) have voted against four special resolutions concerning the company’s employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), including a proposal to grant...
FIEO, Credlix sign MoU to support Indian exporters
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with supply chain financing solutions provider Credlix to enhance the...
Cosmo Specialty Chemicals Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification
New Delhi, 27 January 2025: Cosmo Specialty Chemicals, a one-stop shop for a variety of adhesives, masterbatches, and coating chemicals and a 100% subsidiary...
Chhattisgarh Government Joins Hands with CMAI To Propel India’s Apparel Industry In The Region
In a significant move to strengthen India’s garment and textile sector, the Chhattisgarh Government has partnered with the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI)...
Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and Austrian Fibers Institute announce collaboration to Host Dornbirn Global fiber congress at Techtextil India Symposium 2025
Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and Austrian Fibers Institute announce collaboration to Host Dornbirn Global fiber congress at Techtextil India Symposium 2025 By
International Expert On Business And Human Rights Interacts With Apparel Industry On Responsible Business Conduct
The United Nations in India this week convened an interactive roundtable on Responsible Business Conduct in the Textile and Apparel sector with an international...
Forbes Marshall named One of the Top 20 Innovative Companies of 2024 by CII
Forbes Marshall named One of the Top 20 Innovative Companies of 2024 by CII By
Fashion & apparel lead India's retail leasing with 37% share in H2
Fashion and apparel retailers dominated India’s retail sector leasing in H2 2024, accounting for 37 per cent, followed by entertainment (14 per cent) and...
DPIIT & Shahi Exports team up to launch manufacturing startup hub
India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Bhaane Group, a subsidiary of Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd, have signed a memorandum...
Budget Recommendations by CMAI for Garment Sector
The Indian apparel sector is a dynamic and rapidly expanding industry, making a significant contribution to the economy and employment generation. The garment sector...
LANXESS Ranked Among Most Sustainable Chemical Companies
Mumbai, January 2024 – Top rankings in a number of sustainability evaluations have been attained by LANXESS. The specialty chemicals firm received 79 out...
Indian viscose yarn prices rise due to stable demand in PC polyester market
Indian viscose yarn prices rise due to stable demand in PC polyester market
CAI increases India's cotton production estimate to 304 lakh bales
The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has increased cotton production estimates by 2 lakh bales to 304.25 lakh bales of 170 kg in its...
AMHSSC’s Vision: Sustainability & Workforce Transformation
New Delhi, January 2025 – Through focused skill development programs, financial independence, and inclusive growth, the Apparel, Made-Ups, and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council...
Uster FiberQ Boosts Quality & Efficiency for Sagar
Uster FiberQ’s automated raw material management generated more than 2,000 laydowns in a year for Sagar, one of India’s leading spinners. The results delivered...
South India cotton yarn market stable amid labor shortages and slow demand
South India cotton yarn market stable amid labor shortages and slow demand
Red Sea shipping crisis could be ending, may bring ‘collapse’ in container rates
Yemen– A shipping crisis in the Red Sea could be ending after Houthi militants said they would stop attacking most Western ships, provided that...
Bangladesh leads Asia’s reign of US apparel exports
Bangladesh leads Asia’s reign of US apparel exports
Visitor count jumps at Heimtextil
Frankfurt, Germany – The 4-day Heimtextil international home textiles expo last week continued to rebuild in its third post-pandemic outing. The show drew more...
Types of Gemstones Used in Fashion Jewellery
Types of Gemstones Used in Fashion Jewellery
Textile Industry Pre-Budget Insights by RSWM CEO Rajeev Gupta
As the textile sector anticipates the Union Budget, there are several key recommendations aimed at enhancing the industry’s viability and competitiveness. One of the...
Sustained investments to aid Indian logistics profitability: Ind-Ra
The macro-tailwinds arising from the India’s multipolar investments across ports, rail, road and air transport are expected to bode well for the logistics industry,...
Subscription package with Uster FiberQ drives top quality and efficiency for Sagar
Subscription package with Uster FiberQ drives top quality and efficiency for Sagar
South Africa’s textile imports rise 10.3% in Jan 2025
South Africa’s textile imports rise 10.3% in Jan 2025
Rising dollar impacts viscose yarn imports as seasonal demand drives local prices
Rising dollar impacts viscose yarn imports as seasonal demand drives local prices
Messe Frankfurt India and Austrian Fibers Institute to Host Dornbirn Conference at Techtextil India 2025
As the global demand for technical textiles surges, India is emerging as a key hub for innovation and growth. Recognizing the vast potential of...
Messe Frankfurt India and Austrian Fibers Institute collaborate to host Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress
As the global demand for technical textiles surges, India is emerging as a key hub for innovation and growth. Recognizing the vast potential of...
Indian denim industry poised for growth amid challenges and innovation
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India Budget 2025: Textile sector seeks GST cuts, sustainable growth
India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, will introduce the Union Budget 2025–26 on 1 February in Parliament in New Delhi. The retail sector, which is...
Heimtextil 2025: Rising Visitors, Future Interior Trends
Trade shows are more popular than ever, as seen by the 142 participating countries, the growth in exhibitors, and the 10% increase in visitors....
Epsilon Carbon launches sustainable terrablack line in New Delhi
Epsilon Carbon, a global leader in the carbon black industry, announces the launch of Terrablack, a product line that aims to shape the carbon...
CMAI’s 80th NGF Spring-Summer Edition Boosts a Positive Outlook for the Industry
The 80th Edition of the National Garment Fair (NGF) Spring-Summer Edition, organised by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), successfully concluded in Mumbai after...
Tiruppur Knits a Resilient Comeback: Weaving Success Amidst Currency Fluctuations
Tiruppur, India’s knitwear capital, is experiencing a remarkable export surge, defying economic headwinds and solidifying its position in the global textile landscape. While the...
State Intervention Bolsters Cotton Market Amidst Price Concerns
The Indian cotton market is witnessing significant intervention from the state-run Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), which has procured a substantial portion of the...
One Industry, One Voice: Garment Trade Associations across India want Group of Ministers (GoM) to Abandon Proposal to Modify GST Rates
In a unique initiative towards strengthening the domestic garment sector, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) and 14 leading Garment Trade Associations from across...
Global Sanctions Net Tightens on Textiles and Component Exports to Russia
International scrutiny of goods flowing to Russia is intensifying, with a specific focus on ensuring textiles and their components do not inadvertently support Moscow’s...
Global cotton production, consumption, and exports projected to increase: WASDE report
Global cotton production, consumption, and exports projected to increase: WASDE report
ASEAN Trade Pact Review Snags on Tariff Discrepancies, Impacting Indian Textile Industry
The anticipated overhaul of the 14-year-old India-ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) is facing unexpected delays, potentially impacting the Indian textile industry. Originally slated...
