India’s textile industry is on track to reach a staggering US$ 350 billion by 2030, creating 3.5 crore new jobs, according to Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh. The announcement came during the curtain raiser event for Bharat Tex 2025 held on September 4, 2024 in New Delhi. Singh
The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC), under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, has launched its first NABL-accredited textile testing laboratory in Northeast India. This state-of-the-art facility, located at NEHHDC’s head office in Garchuk, Guwahati, marks a new chapter in the region’s textile industry,
India’s textile industry is expanding rapidly, with textile exports projected to reach US$ 65 billion by the financial year 2025-26, according to Invest India. The country’s textiles production for domestic and export markets is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%, reaching US$ 350 billion by 2030. This growth is […]
Himachal Pradesh is exploring the possibility of legalizing regulated cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial use, with a focus on its potential for fibre production. State Minister Vikramaditya Singh has announced the formation of a committee to evaluate the benefits of controlled cannabis cultivation, emphasizing its potential to enhance the state’s
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, met with Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh in New Delhi on September 4th, to discuss several initiatives for the textile industry in Sircilla. During the meeting, Sanjay Kumar proposed the establishment of a powerloom cluster in Sircilla, which he believes would significantly benefit the local […]
The Indian textile industry is poised for growth in 2024, driven by rising export demand, resilient consumer spending, and favorable geopolitical conditions, according to a B&K Securities report. The ready-made garments (RMG) sector is expected to see significant export growth due to restocking by Western retailers, increased demand for spring-summer collections, and
The Tamil Nadu government’s new textile policy aims to enhance Tiruppur’s position in the apparel value chain, according to Dharmendra Pratap Yadav, Principal Secretary of the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Khadi Department. While the service sector contributes 65% to the State’s GDP, the government is focused on boosting the manufacturing sector,
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has requested urgent assistance from Bangladesh Bank to support the garment sector, which has been severely impacted by recent political instability. On August 27, 2024, BGMEA President Khandoker Rafiqul Islam and his delegation met with Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, to discuss the
The International Vaish Federation (IVF), Mumbai, in collaboration with the India ITME Society, organized a special event to honour S.P. Verma, Additional Textile Commissioner of India, on the occasion of his retirement. The event, held at the ITME Centre, was a heartfelt farewell, recognizing Verma’s significant contributions to the textile industry. The ceremony
The Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) recently met with the Union Minister of Textiles, Government of India, Giriraj Singh, in Delhi. The meeting addressed key opportunities and challenges within the Indian technical textile industry and presented several recommendations for its growth. One major challenge discussed was the availability of basic raw materials,