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Ghana Targets US$ 2 Billion Textile And Garment Industry By 2033

Textile Insights October 18, 2025

The Government of Ghana has unveiled an ambitious plan to scale the country’s textile and garment manufacturing industry to a value exceeding US$ 2 billion by 2033, as part of a new policy framework aimed at revitalising the sector and boosting economic growth. According to the Ministry of

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Egypt Courts Turkish Investment In Garments And Textiles

Textile Insights October 17, 2025

The Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) in Istanbul is intensifying efforts to attract Turkish investment in ready-made garments, textiles, and supporting industries to boost Egypt’s industrial ecosystem and exports. Egypt’s Consul General in Istanbul, Ali Basha, and Deputy Consul Hoda Dorra met with the Turkish Association of Clothing Accessories Manufacturers and member

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European Companies Bullish On Vietnam Investment Outlook

Textile Insights October 17, 2025

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) released the Q3 2025 edition of its Business Confidence Index (BCI) on October 14, revealing renewed optimism among European companies operating in the country. The BCI climbed to 66.5 points, surpassing pre-US tariff levels and marking its highest level in three years. The report, conducted by Decision […]

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UP Revamps Invest UP To Boost Industrial Investment

Textile Insights October 17, 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 13 chaired the first meeting of the Invest UP Governing Body, approving a major restructuring of the state’s investment promotion agency to make it more efficient, expert-driven, and investor-centric. Under the new structure, dedicated specialist cells will be established for key sectors including textiles,

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Govt Eases PLI Norms, Adds New MMF Product Lines

Textile Insights October 16, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles has notified key amendments to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, expanding its coverage and easing participation norms for investors in the man-made fibre (MMF) and technical textiles segments. Issued on October 9, 2025, the notification introduces additional MMF apparel and fabric product lines through new HSN codes,

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NIFT Mumbai Expands Campus, Holds Convocation 2025

Textile Insights October 16, 2025

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Mumbai, inaugurated its newly constructed academic buildings alongside Convocation 2025, marking a major milestone in its growth as a premier design and fashion institution. The event was graced by Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs, who inaugurated Academic Buildings I, II, III and

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Tamil Nadu To Review Textile Industry Demands, Says Minister R. Gandhi

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

Tamil Nadu Minister for Handlooms and Textiles R. Gandhi assured the textile and apparel industry that the state government will carefully examine all their demands and suggestions to strengthen the sector. Addressing a meeting with industry stakeholders in Coimbatore on Wednesday, the minister said Chief Minister M.K. Stalin accords high priority to the textile and […]

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Threading Tradition With Technology: The Reinvention Of India’s Textile Industry

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

For centuries, India’s textile industry has been a cornerstone of its culture, economy and global identity. From the intricate handlooms of Varanasi to the bustling powerlooms of Tiruppur, Indian textiles have dressed the world in tradition and craftsmanship. But a quiet revolution is now underway. India is no longer just producing textiles, it’s creating experiences. […]

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PTAIA Urges Government To Drop Plan For Anti-Dumping Duty On MEG

Textile Insights October 8, 2025

The Polyester Textile Apparel Industry Association (PTAIA) has appealed to the government to reconsider the proposed anti-dumping duty (ADD) on Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG), a key input in polyester fiber manufacturing, warning that such a move could aggravate existing shortages and disrupt the textile industry’s supply chain. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR)

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Central America’s Garment Industry Faces Strategic Shift: Investment In Workers Key To Sustainable Growth

Textile Insights October 8, 2025

The garment and footwear sector in Central America is entering a moment of strategic transformation. Disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic, conflicts in the Red Sea region, and evolving U.S. tariff policies have positioned the region as a critical link in the U.S. supply chain. Central America’s geographic proximity, established apparel infrastructure, and artisanal