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Fire Guts Four Shops At Surat’s Salasar Textile Market

Textile Insights September 17, 2026

A major fire broke out at Salasar Textile Market in Saroli, Surat, on Wednesday, damaging at least four shops and destroying large quantities of textile stock. No casualties were reported. The fire erupted on the fifth floor of the market, where firefighters faced difficult conditions because

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Government Orders Recovery Of Rs 2,979 Crore TUFS Subsidy From 3,858 Units

Textile Insights September 16, 2026

Banks failed to upload mandatory documents despite seven opportunities; another Rs 1,388 crore subsidy to be withheld The Ministry of Textiles has moved towards recovering subsidies disbursed under the erstwhile Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS), ordering recovery of Rs 2,979 crore, along with applicable interest, from 3,858 textile units whose required

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Dr Chidambaram Bose, A Pioneer Of Indian Texturising And A Pillar Of TAI, Passes Away

Textile Insights September 14, 2026

The Indian textile industry has lost one of its respected technologists, leaders and mentors with the passing of Dr Chidambaram Bose, Trustee and President Emeritus of The Textile Association (India), Mumbai unit, on 7 September 2026. He was 76. Dr Bose dedicated several decades to the advancement of textile technology and the professional development of […]

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TN Women’s Commission Reviews Women Workers’ Welfare In Tiruppur Textile Units

Textile Insights September 11, 2026

The Chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women, A.S. Kumari, has completed a two-day inspection of textile and garment manufacturing units in Tiruppur to assess working conditions, workplace safety and the welfare of women employees. During the visit, Kumari interacted with around 125 workers across two spinning mills and five garment factories. The […]

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Massive Fire Breaks Out At Surat Textile Market, Firefighters Use Hydraulic Platforms

Textile Insights September 10, 2026

A massive fire broke out at the Shyam Sangini Textile Market in Surat’s Saroli area shortly after midnight on Wednesday, triggering a large-scale firefighting operation, ANI reported. The fire control room received an alert at 12.52am, following which fire tenders from three fire stations were rushed to the textile market. Firefighters found the fourth and […]

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India’s Textile Sector Eyes Growth As China+1 Shift Opens Export Opportunity

Textile Insights September 10, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry could be entering a new phase of growth as global brands look to diversify sourcing beyond China, but the country will need to move beyond its traditional dependence on cotton to fully capture the opportunity, according to a Jefferies report. The global textile and apparel trade is now worth more […]

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SGTPA Retains Up To 15% Job Work Charge Hike, FOSTTA Calls Trader Meeting

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

The South Gujarat Textile Processors Association (SGTPA) on Tuesday decided to retain its recently announced increase of up to 15% in job work charges, despite a representation from the Federation of Surat Trade and Textile Associations (FOSTTA) seeking its withdrawal or reduction ahead of the festive season. The decision has intensified differences between textile

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Ludhiana Dyeing Industry Announces Week-Long Shutdown From Sept 14

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Dyeing units across Ludhiana will remain closed for a week from September 14 to 20, with industry associations citing a sharp increase in yarn and raw material prices, rising production costs and difficulties in running units amid the ongoing crisis. The decision was taken at a meeting of representatives of the city’s dyeing industry and […]

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Tamil Nadu To Modernise Six State-Run Textile Mills

Textile Insights September 8, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government plans to modernise six spinning mills operated by the State, with an estimated investment of Rs 12 crore, Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi Vijay Balaji said. The modernisation programme will focus on upgrading the mills to improve their operational efficiency and production capabilities. The government is also planning to install […]

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UK-Vietnam Trade Pact Boosts Textile Exports, But Compliance Remains Hurdle

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

Vietnam’s textile and garment exports to the UK have gained momentum under the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), but exporters will need to strengthen supply chains and meet tougher sustainability and traceability norms to expand their market share. The UK’s share of Vietnam’s textile and garment exports increased from 1.7% in 2020 to 2% last […]