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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

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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

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CEMATEX Strengthens EU, Global Advocacy

Textile Insights October 7, 2025

CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has reinforced its role as the voice of the EU textile machinery industry by stepping up its presence with EU institutions and global stakeholders. The organisation, now officially registered in the EU Transparency Register, is actively engaging with legislators on key policy areas, including the

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Textile PLI Scheme 2.0 Set To Boost MSMEs, Says CITI

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the announcement of the new Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, termed PLI Scheme 2.0, unveiled on September 30. The updated scheme is expected to encourage wider participation and significantly benefit smaller entities across the textile ecosystem. CITI has long advocated for a more

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Textiles Ministry Launches Swadeshi Drive To Boost Domestic Demand For Textile Products

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles has rolled out the Swadeshi Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at boosting domestic demand for handloom, handicrafts and textile products. The campaign, which will run for six to nine months, seeks to reposition Indian textiles as aspirational products of pride, style and heritage, with a strong focus on urban millennials and […]

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Amid US Tariff Hurdles, India’s Textile Sector Pins Hopes On TEPA

Textile Insights October 3, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has expressed optimism about the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which came into force on October 1, 2025. The agreement is expected to significantly boost exports of Indian textile and apparel products to Europe. “The TEPA can serve […]

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ITME Society’s Seema Srivastava Earns Doctorate In Management Studies

Textile Insights September 29, 2025

Seema Srivastava, Executive Director of the India International Textile Machinery Exhibition (ITME) Society, has successfully completed her Doctorate in Management Studies from the Indian Institute of Business Management and Studies (IIBMS). Her doctoral thesis, titled ‘Brand Equity and Strategic Marketing for Exhibitions,’ explored the intersection of branding, marketing