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Jharkhand’s Tribal Textiles Find New Life In Contemporary Fashion

Textile Insights June 22, 2026

In a growing shift toward culturally rooted fashion, Jharkhand’s tribal textiles and indigenous art forms are moving from village walls and local traditions into mainstream wardrobes, blending heritage with modern design. Leading this transformation is Ranchi-based initiative Johargram, which

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Surat To Set Up India’s First Dedicated Textile Crime Police Station

Textile Insights June 22, 2026

Surat is set to establish what is being described as India’s first dedicated police station focused exclusively on textile industry-related crimes, aimed at tackling rising cases of fraud, payment defaults and trading irregularities in the country’s largest textile hub. The proposed textile police station will be located in the Salabatpura market area and will deploy […]

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India’s Textile PLI Scheme Cuts Import Dependence, Boosts Value-Added Exports

Textile Insights June 22, 2026

India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles is beginning to reduce dependence on imports of niche textile products while accelerating exports of value-added and technical textiles, according to government data. Launched in September 2021 with an outlay of Rs 10,683 crore (US$ 1.13 billion), the scheme aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing of man-made

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Gujarat Clears Rs 1,567 Cr Industrial Incentives, 1,238 Jobs Expected

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Gujarat has approved incentive assistance for 15 industrial projects with a combined investment of Rs 1,567.18 crore under the Incentive to Industries Scheme of the Industrial Policy 2015. The projects are expected to generate around 1,238 direct employment opportunities. The approvals were granted at a meeting of the committee responsible for issuing Final Eligibility

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Punjab Pushes Energy Efficiency Drive For Textile And MSME Sector

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

A technical workshop on Accelerating Energy Efficiency in MSMEs brought together more than 60 industry leaders, energy experts and government officials in Punjab to promote sustainable manufacturing practices and encourage the adoption of energy-efficient technologies across the state’s industrial sector. The workshop, jointly organized by the Punjab Energy

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Rising Heat Adds Pressure On Surat’s Textile Industry

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Surat’s textile industry, one of the largest synthetic fabric manufacturing hubs in the world, is facing growing challenges as rising temperatures, high humidity and economic uncertainties place increasing pressure on workers and manufacturers alike. Across the city’s textile processing units, employees continue to work in demanding conditions where fabric dyeing,

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Gap Inc. Expands Human Rights And Gender Equality Efforts

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Global apparel retailer Gap Inc. has reported significant progress in advancing worker welfare, gender equality and human rights across its supply chain, according to its 2025 Impact Report. The company highlighted major milestones in worker empowerment, factory safety, responsible sourcing and labour rights programmes spanning key manufacturing regions, including India,

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SAE-A Secures US$ 6M Back Pay For Guatemala Garment Workers

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

More than 750 garment workers in Guatemala have received nearly USUS$ 6 million in compensation after losing legally owed wages and severance payments when apparel manufacturer KOA Modas ceased operations in February 2025. The remediation was funded by SAE-A Global Trading, a major global apparel manufacturer and sourcing partner for Target, following efforts by the […]

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Tamil Nadu OE Mills Warn Of 50% Production Cut Over Cotton Waste Prices

Textile Insights June 18, 2026

More than 250 open-end (OE) spinning mills in Tamil Nadu have warned that they will reduce production by 50 per cent from next week if cotton waste prices are not brought down further, raising concerns over disruptions in the supply of grey yarn to downstream textile sectors. The warning comes from the Open-End Spinning Mills […]

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ITMF Survey Signals Modest Improvement In Global Textile Industry

Textile Insights June 18, 2026

The global textile industry showed signs of improvement in May 2026, although challenges related to weak demand, rising costs and geopolitical uncertainties continue to weigh on the sector, according to the 38th Global Textile Industry Survey released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). The survey, conducted during the second half of May,