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NITMA Delegation Meets Commerce Minister At Vanijya Bhawan

Textile Insights February 12, 2026

A delegation from the Northern India Textile Mills’ Association (NITMA) met the Hon’ble Minister for Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, and the Hon’ble Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Jitin Prasada, on February 11, 2026, at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. Led by NITMA President

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India To Get Yarn, Cotton Trade Benefits On Par With Bangladesh

Textile Insights February 12, 2026

India is set to receive yarn and cotton related trade benefits similar to those extended to Bangladesh, the Ministry of Commerce has said, a move that could support the country’s textile and apparel exporters in the US market. According to the ministry, Indian exporters are expected to qualify for zero-tariff access on garments made using […]

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BGMEA Seeks Urgent Govt Support As RMG Sector Faces Crisis

Textile Insights February 9, 2026

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the government to provide immediate financial and policy support, warning that the country’s readymade garment (RMG) sector is facing a severe crisis amid weakening global demand and rising domestic costs. The concerns were raised during an emergency meeting between BGMEA leaders and Finance

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India–US Trade Deal To Boost Odisha Exports, Says CM Majhi

Textile Insights February 9, 2026

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has welcomed the proposed India–US trade agreement, saying it is expected to provide a significant boost to the state’s economy by expanding exports of handloom products, seafood and rare-earth minerals. In a statement posted on his official X account on February 5, Majhi highlighted the opportunities the agreement could […]

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BGMEA Seeks Urgent Support As RMG Sector Faces Crisis

Textile Insights February 5, 2026

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the government to provide immediate financial assistance and policy support, warning that the country’s readymade garment (RMG) industry is facing a severe crisis amid global economic uncertainty and domestic challenges. The demands were raised during an emergency meeting between BGMEA leaders

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Indonesia Plans Textile Sector Revamp, Targets Major Export Growth

Textile Insights February 5, 2026

Indonesia is preparing a major overhaul of its textile industry, with the government focusing on strengthening the midstream segment to improve integration across the value chain and boost exports. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the country aims to “reborn” the textile sector by reinforcing fabric production, yarn manufacturing,

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Lifetime Achievement Award For Textile Veteran Amrishbhai Patel

Textile Insights February 1, 2026

Veteran industrialist Amrishbhai Patel, Chairman and Managing Director of the Dishman Group, Shirpur, has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his enduring contribution to India’s textile industry. The honour was announced at the Textiles 2030 International Conference held in Mumbai on January 30th and was formally accepted on his behalf by his son, […]

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Textiles Brought Under India’s Carbon Market

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

India has widened the scope of its national carbon market by bringing four additional carbon-intensive sectors petroleum refineries, petrochemicals, textiles and secondary aluminium, under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). The expansion was notified by the government today i.e. January 29th, alongside the introduction of greenhouse gas emission intensity (GEI)

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India–EU FTA: A Turning Point For Textile Exports

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

After nearly two decades of negotiations, the India–European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is being hailed as a defining moment for India’s textile and apparel industry, with zero-duty access expected to significantly reshape export dynamics, sourcing strategies and employment generation across the value chain. One of the most critical outcomes of the agreement is

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CITI Hails India-EU FTA As Major Boost For Textile & Apparel Sector

Textile Insights January 28, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the conclusion of negotiations on the free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, calling it a historic development that could significantly accelerate the country’s textile and apparel exports in the coming years. CITI Chairman Ashwin Chandran said the agreement comes at a critical […]