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India’s MMF & Technical Textiles Exports Surge, Says MoS Pabitra Margherita

Textile Insights November 24, 2025

India’s man-made fibre (MMF) and technical textiles sectors are gaining global traction, recording strong export growth in 2024–25, Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs Pabitra Margherita said in Mumbai. Speaking at MATEXIL’s Export Award Function for 2023–24 and 2024–25,

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Giriraj Singh Unveils India’s First Manikin Flame Test System At NITRA

Textile Insights November 24, 2025

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh visited the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA) in Ghaziabad today, where he inspected the cultivation of Milkweed (Aak) on the institute’s campus and inaugurated key advancements in protective textiles. During the visit, the Minister lauded NITRA’s pioneering research on Aak/Milkweed, describing it as a smart-age

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India Launches Anti-Dumping Probe Against Chinese Polyester Textured Yarn Imports

Textile Insights November 21, 2025

Domestic manufacturers allege steep price undercutting; Reliance and Wellknown Polyester lead petition The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Polyester Textured Yarn (PTY) from China, following complaints from India’s largest polyester manufacturers that Chinese exporters are causing material injury to

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Brandix India Apparel City Hosts High-Level Taiwan Delegation

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

A high-level delegation from Taiwan visited Brandix India Apparel City (BIAC) to explore collaboration opportunities in India’s textile and apparel sector. The delegation, led by Shelly Chein, Chairperson of the Taiwan Non-Woven Fabrics Industry Association (TNFIA), toured the sprawling 1,000-acre integrated apparel park and reviewed its infrastructure, sustainability

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Industry Flags Key Gaps As UP Showcases Textile Growth Vision

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

In a high-level stakeholder consultation involving sourcing companies, manufacturers, global firms and industry experts, Invest UP reiterated the Uttar Pradesh government’s commitment to building an investor-friendly textile ecosystem, even as industry representatives highlighted critical areas requiring improvement. According to an official statement issued, stakeholders

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SIMA Seeks Extension Of Trade Relief Measures To Spinning And Weaving Units

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) has urged the Central government and the Reserve Bank of India to extend the recently announced trade relief measures for the apparel and made-ups sectors to spinning and weaving units as well. In a press release, SIMA chairman Durai Palanisamy said India’s textile and apparel exports fell 10.34% in […]

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CITI Hails Cabinet Nod To Export Promotion Mission

Textile Insights November 17, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has hailed the Union Cabinet’s approval of the Export Promotion Mission announced in the Union Budget 2025–26, calling it a timely and transformative step for the textile and apparel sector. CITI Chairman Ashwin Chandran expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and the cabinet, stating that the initiative will […]

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Textile Leaders Laud Reforms, Push For GST Relief At Mumbai Conclave

Textile Insights November 15, 2025

Four of India’s leading textile bodies, PDEXCIL, TEXPROCIL, MATEXIL and CMAI, jointly hosted an energetic and insightful interactive meeting with Textile Secretary Neelam Shami Rao on 13th November 2025 at Mumbai’s Taj President. The gathering brought together exporters, manufacturers, retailers, policy influencers and council heads, creating a rare platform where the

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CITI Urges Swift Rollout Of Export Promotion Mission To Support Textile Sector

Textile Insights November 11, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has called for the immediate activation of the Export Promotion Mission announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, stressing that it would boost exporter confidence amid ongoing global trade challenges. In the February 1 Budget speech, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the mission would involve the Ministries of

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IMF Team Meets BGMEA To Discuss RMG Sector Risks And Post-LDC Transition

Textile Insights November 11, 2025

A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) in Uttara, Dhaka, on 5 November to discuss the current state of the country’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector and the challenges ahead. The meeting was attended by BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu along with […]