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TEA Seeks RBI Credit Support For MSME Exporters

Textile Insights April 21, 2026

The Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA) has called on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to introduce targeted funding mechanisms for MSME exporters and issue clear directives to banks to ensure seamless credit flow to the sector. The demand was raised during an interactive session jointly

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AAFA Flags Cost Surge From China PNTR Revocation

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has cautioned that revoking China’s Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) status would significantly disrupt the U.S. apparel, footwear and travel goods industry, leading to sharp cost increases and supply chain challenges. In its submission to the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) under Investigation No.

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Gujarat Renewable Curtailment Hits Spinning Mills, Delays Returns

Textile Insights April 14, 2026

Renewable power curtailment in Gujarat is increasingly impacting the textile spinning industry, with mills reporting rising financial stress, delayed return on investments and disruptions in captive energy planning, according to industry sources. The issue has escalated over the past 20 months, particularly during high-wind seasons, when grid operators have imposed

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Textile Ministry Formulates Time-bound Action Plan To Implement Schemes Announced In The Budget

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

The Union Ministry of Textiles has come-up with a comprehensive time-bound action plan to implement the various schemes and policies that were announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman in the recent Union Budget. The move follows the policymakers and other industry stakeholders realising the significance of promptly implementing these initiatives which can help the

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Geopolitics Hits Textile Sentiment: ITMF

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has released the findings of its 37th Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) conducted in March, highlighting a sharp deterioration in industry sentiment as geopolitical tensions disrupt global markets. According to the survey, the overall global business climate has weakened significantly, with the business

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Tiruppur Accelerates PNG Shift Amid LPG Crunch, ESG Push

Textile Insights April 7, 2026

Tiruppur, India’s leading textile hub, is accelerating its transition to piped natural gas (PNG) as manufacturers respond to an ongoing LPG shortage triggered by the US–Israel–Iran conflict while also aligning with tightening global sustainability requirements. The shift gained momentum during a joint industry session organised by the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA)

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CII Welcomes Extension Of RoDTEP Scheme And SEZ Relief Measures

Textile Insights April 6, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has welcomed the Government of India’s decision to extend the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme and introduce a one-time concessional framework for Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) sales by Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units. In a statement, Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, highlighted that the

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British Fashion Council Unveils ‘BFC 2030’ Strategy Focused On Growth And Industry Support

Textile Insights April 6, 2026

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has launched its new long-term strategy, BFC 2030: Access, Creativity, Growth, marking a significant shift in its role from industry promotion to sustained support for designers and businesses. Led by Chief Executive Laura Weir, the strategy positions the BFC as an incubator for the fashion industry, bringing together funding, education,

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Duty-Free PTA & MEG Relief Welcomed Industry Flags Inverted Duty Concern

Textile Insights April 6, 2026

The Northern India Textile Mills’ Association (NITMA) has welcomed the government’s decision to eliminate customs duty on PTA and MEG until June 30, 2026, calling it a timely relief for the man-made fibre (MMF) sector amid ongoing global disruptions. PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) and MEG (Mono Ethylene Glycol) are key raw materials for polyester staple […]

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Dr. S.N. Modani Honoured With Global Textile Leadership Award At ATEXCON 2026

Textile Insights April 6, 2026

Dr S. N. Modani, Chairman of the Rajasthan Textile Mills Association (RTMA) and Vice Chairman of Sangam (India) Ltd, has been conferred with the Global Textile Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 at the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2026). The award ceremony was held on April 2, 2026, at Novotel Convention Centre, in the presence […]