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CMAI Slams US Tariff Hike As Blow To Indian Apparel Exports

Textile Insights August 7, 2025

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has strongly condemned the United States’ recent decision to double tariffs from 25% to 50%, warning that the move could severely undermine India’s apparel exports competitiveness in the global market. In an official statement, CMAI

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CITI Flags 50% US Tariff As Major Blow To Textile Exports

Textile Insights August 7, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has expressed deep concern over the latest US tariff hike on Indian textile and apparel imports, calling it a severe blow to the sector. The effective 50% tariff rate, announced on August 6, is expected to drastically weaken India’s competitiveness in its largest export market. “This is a […]

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Giriraj Singh Launches Book On Handloom Sector’s Carbon Footprint

Textile Insights August 6, 2025

Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, today launched the book “Carbon Footprint Assessment in the Indian Handloom Sector: Methods and Case Studies”, a significant step toward promoting environmentally responsible practices in India’s traditional textile industry. Jointly developed by the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, and

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India Withdraws QCOs On Key Industrial Chemicals

Textile Insights August 4, 2025

The government has withdrawn Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for acetic acid, methanol and aniline, according to a notification issued on July 23. These chemicals are vital inputs for industries such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, dyes, paints, adhesives and agrochemicals. The QCOs, introduced in 2019, had mandated Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for marketing

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CITI Urges Govt To Act Swiftly On New US Tariff Blow To Textile Sector

Textile Insights August 3, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has called on the government to urgently support India’s textile and apparel exporters following the imposition of a steep 25% tariff on Indian imports by the U.S., the highest rate among major suppliers. The U.S., India’s largest export market for textiles, imported goods worth US$ 4.59 billion from […]

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ACIMIT Reports Slight Decline In Textile Machinery Orders In Q2 2025

Textile Insights August 3, 2025

The index of orders for textile machinery, compiled by ACIMIT, recorded a marginal decline of 1% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The index stood at 47.1 points (base year 2021 = 100). This overall dip was largely offset by strong domestic demand. Orders from the Italian market […]

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Trump Announces 25% Tariff On Indian Imports Over Russia Ties

Textile Insights July 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff, along with an unspecified penalty, on Indian imports starting August 1, 2025, citing India’s continued defense and energy ties with Russia. In a sharply worded statement, Trump criticized India for maintaining strong military and energy relations with Moscow, calling it “Russia’s largest buyer of energy” and

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Centre Proposes Uniform 12% GST Across Textile Sector To Fix Inverted Duty Structure

Textile Insights July 30, 2025

The GST Council may soon consider a proposal to impose a uniform 12% Goods and Services Tax (GST) across the entire textile value chain before September, as part of the next phase of tax reforms, a senior government official told Moneycontrol. Currently, cotton is taxed at 5%, yarn at 12%, and synthetic fibres and their […]

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SIGA Urges SEZ For Small Textile Units In Karnataka

Textile Insights July 29, 2025

The South India Garments Association (SIGA) has urged the Karnataka government to establish a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) dedicated exclusively to small and medium textile enterprises (SMEs) in the state, citing the lack of infrastructure support despite the sector’s significant contribution to employment and state revenue. Speaking on Saturday, Anurag Singhla, President

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PT Asia Pacific Fibers Lays Off 1,802 Employees Amid Plant Shutdown

Textile Insights July 29, 2025

PT Asia Pacific Fibers Tbk, one of Indonesia’s leading polyester manufacturers, has laid off approximately 1,802 employees following the temporary closure of its polyester and fiber manufacturing plant in Karawang in November 2024. The company cited severe financial strain and deteriorating market conditions as key reasons for the move. According to the company’s