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OMCs Raise Industrial Diesel Prices by 25%, Keep Retail Rates Unchanged

Textile Insights March 23, 2026

State-owned oil marketing companies have implemented a steep hike in industrial diesel prices, raising rates by Rs 22 per litre while leaving retail prices unchanged, signalling a targeted approach to margin recovery amid sustained pressure from global crude markets. As per a March 22 report by

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Surat Processing Units Slow Production As Energy, Raw Material Costs Surge

Textile Insights March 23, 2026

Surat’s textile processing sector is scaling down operations, with mills set to remain shut two days a week as cost pressures and supply disruptions intensify. The decision, taken unanimously by the South Gujarat Textile Processors Association (SGTPA), reflects growing stress in one of India’s largest textile manufacturing hubs. The move is aimed at curbing production […]

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Govt Extends Export Relief As Hormuz Disruption Hits Trade

Textile Insights March 20, 2026

The government has extended relief measures for export cargo until March 31, amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating tensions involving Iran. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued revised standard operating procedures under the Customs Act to support exporters facing delays and logistical challenges in the Gulf […]

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Cabinet Clears Rs 33,660 Crore ‘BHAVYA’ Scheme To Build 100 Industrial Parks

Textile Insights March 19, 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA), a Rs 33,660 crore scheme aimed at developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India to boost manufacturing and infrastructure. The parks, to be developed in partnership with states and private players, will span 100–1,000 acres each and offer ready-to-use industrial infrastructure. The

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Three Workers Die In Toxic Gas Incident At Rajasthan Textile Factory

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Three workers died in a suspected toxic gas exposure incident while cleaning a sludge tank at a textile factory in the industrial area of Balotra district in Rajasthan on Friday. According to officials, the workers were engaged in cleaning a sludge tank inside the factory when they suddenly lost consciousness after being exposed to poisonous […]

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Western Zone Consultation On Textile Budget Initiatives Held In Mumbai

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

A consultation meeting with Western Zone states on key textile initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 was held in Mumbai under the chairpersonship of Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles. Senior officials attending the meeting included Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Padmini Singla, Joint Secretary (Fibre), Vrunda Manohar Desai, Textile

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Punjab Secures Rs 1,550 Crore Investment Commitment from JL Oswal Group

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Punjab has attracted a major investment commitment of Rs 1,550 crore (about US$ 168 million) from the JL Oswal Group over the next three years, aimed at strengthening the state’s textile and industrial ecosystem. The announcement was made by Sanjeev Arora, the state’s Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment Promotion. According to the government, the […]

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Crude, Coal Price Surge Raises Cost Pressures For Surat Textile Industry

Textile Insights March 12, 2026

A sharp rise in crude oil and coal prices amid global geopolitical tensions is putting pressure on the textile industry in Surat, driving up production costs and raising concerns over a possible increase in prices of sarees, dress materials and garments. Industry sources indicate that the prices of man-made fibres (MMF) could increase by around […]

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US–Iran Conflict Pushes Up Costs For Industries In Kalyan Belt

Textile Insights March 12, 2026

Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran are beginning to impact industrial operations across the wider Mumbai metropolitan belt of Dombivli, Ambarnath and Badlapur, as manufacturers grapple with rising input costs and uncertainty over fuel supplies. Large chemical manufacturing units in the region rely heavily on piped natural gas (PNG) to run their

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Nigeria Moves to Establish Cotton, Textile And Garment Development Board

Textile Insights March 11, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a steering committee to develop the framework for establishing the Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board (CTGDB), a move aimed at revitalising the country’s cotton, textile and garment sector and supporting broader economic growth. The committee was inaugurated in Abuja by George Akume, who said the initiative