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Odisha Clears Rs 184 Cr Textile Projects, To Create 4,835 Jobs

Textile Insights October 6, 2026

The Odisha government has approved 19 industrial investment proposals worth Rs 3,280.58 crore, with the textile, apparel and technical textiles sector accounting for two projects that together represent an investment of Rs 184 crore and are expected to generate 4,835 employment opportunities.

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Surat Textile Markets Extend Sunday Operations Ahead Of Navratri, Diwali

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

Textile markets in Surat will remain open on Sundays during the upcoming festive period as traders prepare for increased demand, higher order volumes and a rise in buyer visits ahead of Navratri and Diwali. The decision was taken by the Federation of Surat Trade and Textile Associations (FOSTTA) following requests from traders and other market […]

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Bangladesh Energy Crisis Hits Output At 78% Of Knitwear Factories

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

Bangladesh’s ongoing power and gas shortages are disrupting production across the knitwear sector, with 78% of surveyed factories reporting partial production shutdowns, according to a survey by the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA). The energy crisis has also resulted in shipment delays, higher operating costs and pressure on

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Surat Textile Industry Flags Worker Demands, Rising Costs At SGCCI Meeting

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

The ongoing protests by textile workers in Surat over demands for a weekly Sunday holiday and an eight-hour workday have raised concerns among industry representatives, with Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) President Ashok Jirawala saying the demands may not be feasible for the embroidery sector in their present form. Speaking at a […]

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Jute Industry Set For 15% Volume Recovery In FY27: Crisil

Textile Insights September 24, 2026

India’s jute industry is expected to see a recovery in FY27, with sales volumes projected to grow by around 15%, according to a report by Crisil Ratings. The expected recovery follows two challenging years during which weak demand, high raw material costs and pressure on profitability affected the industry. A revival in domestic demand, improving […]

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SIMA Chief Calls For Shift Towards Value-Added Textile Production

Textile Insights September 24, 2026

India’s textile industry needs to move beyond capacity expansion and focus on value-added products, automation and market diversification to strengthen its competitiveness in global markets, Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) chairman Durai Palanisamy said. Speaking after SIMA’s 67th annual general meeting in Coimbatore, Palanisamy said the industry should expand its

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Italian Textile Machinery Firms Target Taiwan Market At TITAS 2026

Textile Insights September 24, 2026

Italian textile machinery manufacturers will showcase their technologies and customised solutions at TITAS 2026, scheduled to be held from October 6–8, 2026, in Taipei, as the industry seeks to strengthen its presence in Taiwan and the wider Asian market. The participation, led by the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT), comes amid signs of […]

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CITI Warns Of Fresh US Tariff Risk To Indian Textile, Apparel Exports

Textile Insights September 23, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has raised concerns over the potential impact of additional US tariffs on Indian textile and apparel exports following the signing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by US President. The industry body said any additional tariff burden could further squeeze Indian exporters, […]

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Fire Guts Four Shops At Surat’s Salasar Textile Market

Textile Insights September 17, 2026

A major fire broke out at Salasar Textile Market in Saroli, Surat, on Wednesday, damaging at least four shops and destroying large quantities of textile stock. No casualties were reported. The fire erupted on the fifth floor of the market, where firefighters faced difficult conditions because of the building’s unusual design. The complex has double-height […]

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Government Orders Recovery Of Rs 2,979 Crore TUFS Subsidy From 3,858 Units

Textile Insights September 16, 2026

Banks failed to upload mandatory documents despite seven opportunities; another Rs 1,388 crore subsidy to be withheld The Ministry of Textiles has moved towards recovering subsidies disbursed under the erstwhile Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS), ordering recovery of Rs 2,979 crore, along with applicable interest, from 3,858 textile units whose required