December 6, 2025
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Union Textiles Minister Visits NITRA, Reviews Breakthrough Milkweed Fibre Research

Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, visited NITRA, Ghaziabad to inspect the ongoing Milkweed (Aak) cultivation fields. NITRA’s research on Milkweed fibre known for being heat-resistant, lightweight and eco-friendly is emerging as a promising breakthrough for the textile industry. Led by NITRA’s Director General, Dr. M.S. Parmar, the project brings together
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TAI Appoints R. K. Vij As New National President

The Textile Association India (TAI) has announced the election of its new office bearers for the term 2025–2027 during the Governing Council meeting held on November 22, 2025, at Hotel Le Meridien, Coimbatore. After a fair and transparent election process conducted from the valid nominations received, Returning Officer Dr. G. S. Nadiger declared that R. […]
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Government Clears Rs 305-Crore ‘Tex-RAMPS’ Scheme To Boost Research, Innovation In Textile Sector

The Government of India has approved the Rs 305-crore Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme, a major initiative aimed at strengthening research, innovation and global competitiveness in the textile industry. Announced on 27 November 2025, the scheme will be implemented as a fully funded Central Sector programme by the
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Downstream Textiles Benefit From QCO Revocation, Polyester Yarn Makers Face Pressure

The Indian government’s recent decision to rescind the Quality Control Order (QCO) on several polymer and fibre intermediates is expected to provide relief to the downstream textile sector, especially readymade garments, which will now have access to more competitively priced imported raw materials. The move comes amid ongoing US export tariffs that have impacted key […]
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Saudi Fashion Commission Launches Breakthrough Red Sea Seaweed Textile At Misk Global Forum

The Saudi Fashion Commission has introduced a pioneering bio-based textile made from Red Sea seaweed, marking a significant leap in the Kingdom’s sustainable fashion ambitions. The announcement was made at the Misk Global Forum, where the Commission showcased garments crafted from the new material at The Lab, its dedicated product development studio. The debut took […]
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India’s MMF & Technical Textiles Exports Surge, Says MoS Pabitra Margherita

India’s man-made fibre (MMF) and technical textiles sectors are gaining global traction, recording strong export growth in 2024–25, Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs Pabitra Margherita said in Mumbai. Speaking at MATEXIL’s Export Award Function for 2023–24 and 2024–25, the minister said MMF exports grew 6.5%, while technical textiles exports jumped