The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL) has launched the Advanced Certificate Programme in International Trade (ACPIT), a structured certification initiative designed to strengthen India’s export capabilities and align with government schemes focused on boosting the country’s
India’s Ministry of Textiles has announced an investment of Rs 1,000 crore to strengthen domestic silk production and reduce dependence on imported raw silk, with a target of achieving 44,500 tonnes of raw silk output by FY27. The initiative is aimed at modernising the country’s sericulture value chain while enhancing export competitiveness and supporting nearly […]
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh has reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to supporting Andhra Pradesh’s transformation into a major textile manufacturing destination, highlighting the need for stronger cotton productivity, modern manufacturing capabilities and greater participation in technical textiles. During his two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh, the Union Minister
North India’s severe heatwave is emerging as a major operational challenge for the textile industry, disrupting production schedules, straining factory infrastructure and placing fresh pressure on exporters already navigating a complex global business environment. With temperatures touching 47°C across several northern states, the prolonged spell of extreme heat is testing
The ongoing conflict in West Asia is expected to increase cost pressures for India’s textile and readymade garment sectors, with higher fuel prices, freight costs and supply-chain disruptions likely to impact profitability, according to a recent report by Crisil Ratings. The agency noted that crude-linked segments, particularly polyester textiles, could face significant
Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC), operating under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and National Skill Development Corporation, has launched a sector-specific employment portal to streamline recruitment across India’s textile and apparel value chain. The portal https://jobs.sscamh.com/ aims to bridge the gap between
The Southern India Mills’ Association has urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to intervene in resolving mounting power-related issues impacting textile mills across the state. A delegation from SIMA met the Chief Minister on Wednesday and highlighted concerns over rising electricity costs and policy decisions related to non-conventional energy, which the
Europe’s tightening sustainability regulations and carbon-linked trade measures, particularly the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), are becoming a major challenge for Indian exporters as the country moves ahead with multiple trade agreements with European nations, industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry said on Tuesday. Speaking at a
Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao reviewed the progress of infrastructure development at the PM MITRA Park Dhar during a visit with the NICDC team, stressing the need for timely and quality-driven execution of ongoing works. Officials informed that key water supply and electricity infrastructure projects are nearing completion, while internal development activities such
Maharashtra government has extended by three months the deadline for textile units to register on the online portal introduced by the state textile commissionerate for availing power subsidy benefits. The earlier six-month registration deadline ended on April 27. However, low participation from textile operators prompted the government to grant additional time for





















