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CMAI Backs Standardised Indian Apparel Sizing Framework

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has welcomed the move towards a standardized apparel sizing system based on Indian body measurements, calling it a major step for both consumers and the apparel industry. Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor, CMAI, said the association has been

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Maharashtra’s 24 Textile PLI Firms Invest Rs 167.5 Crore, Generate 904 Jobs

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Twenty-four companies from Maharashtra approved under the Government of India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles have invested Rs 167.51 crore, generated a turnover of Rs 177.75 crore and created 904 jobs as of March 31, 2026, the Centre informed parliament. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Textiles […]

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Tamil Nadu Textile Industry Seeks Power Tariff Support In New Industrial Policy

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

As Tamil Nadu prepares its new industrial policy, textile industry bodies have urged the state government to introduce targeted measures aimed at improving competitiveness, reducing power costs and attracting fresh investments across the textile value chain. The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) has recommended a hybrid incentive framework combining upfront

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Sanganer Textile Cluster To Expand CETP Network, 892 Units To Be Covered

Textile Insights July 22, 2026

Industrial wastewater management in Jaipur’s Sanganer textile cluster is set to expand, with nearly all member textile units expected to be connected to the Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) network following the completion of a key pumping station and pipeline project. Of the 892 member textile units, 758 have already been connected to the CETP. […]

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India, EU Textile Bodies Launch Platform To Support FTA Implementation

Textile Insights July 21, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX) have launched a bilateral industry platform to support the effective implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in the textile and apparel sector. The EU-India Textile and Apparel Dialogue (TAD) will provide a structured forum for industry

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Textiles Committee & NJB Sign MoU To Extend JMI Scheme For Three Years

Textile Insights July 13, 2026

The Textiles Committee and the National Jute Board (NJB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend the implementation of the Jute Mark India (JMI) Scheme for another three years. The MoU was signed by Shashibhushan Singh, Secretary, National Jute Board, and Kartikay Dhanda, Secretary, Textiles Committee, in the presence of senior officials from […]

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Giriraj Singh Reviews Key Textile Initiatives To Boost Technology And MSME Growth

Textile Insights July 13, 2026

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of key initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s textile sector through technology upgradation, institutional reforms and enhanced industry support. The Minister reviewed the transformation of the erstwhile Powerloom Service Centres into Integrated Textile and Apparel

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Telangana Reviews Progress Of Kakatiya Mega Textile Park And Key Industrial Projects

Textile Insights July 13, 2026

Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed the Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC) to expedite the development of key industrial projects, including the Kakatiya Mega Textile Park, Bharat Future City and Zaheerabad Industrial City, to attract global investments and accelerate industrial growth. Chairing a high-level review meeting with senior

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151 Textile & Garment Factories In Bangladesh Shut Since August 2024

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

Bangladesh’s textile and garment industry is facing mounting challenges, with 151 textile and apparel factories permanently closing between August 2024 and June 2026 amid weak global demand and rising operating costs. Industry data shows that of the 457 factories that ceased operations during the period, 108 were members of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and

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Bangladesh Launches Three-Year Skill Development Programme For RMG Sector

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

Bangladesh’s Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) has signed separate agreements with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) and BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) to strengthen workforce skills across the ready-made garment (RMG) industry. The three-year