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US-Iran Deal To Boost India’s Textile Industry: CITI

Textile Insights June 18, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding a proposed agreement with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The industry body expressed optimism that the development will restore stability in the

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Odisha Plans Textile And Apparel Cluster At Former Spinning Mill Site

Textile Insights June 15, 2026

The Odisha government has unveiled plans to develop a modern textile and apparel manufacturing cluster at the site of the defunct Shree Sarala Weavers Cooperative Spinning Mill in Tirtol, Jagatsinghpur district, aiming to boost industrial activity and create employment opportunities in the region. As part of the redevelopment initiative, the Odisha Industrial

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Government Targets Rs 33 Lakh Crore Textile Market By 2030-31

Textile Insights June 15, 2026

The Centre has set an ambitious target to double the size of India’s textile and apparel sector to Rs 33 lakh crore by 2030-31, up from the current Rs 16 lakh crore, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh announced on June 11. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Singh highlighted the sector’s strong growth over […]

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Government Initiatives Fuel Growth Of India’s Textile Sector

Textile Insights June 15, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry has expanded rapidly over the past decade, driven by policy initiatives aimed at strengthening manufacturing, exports and technological advancement. According to the Ministry of Textiles, the sector is currently valued at around US$ 190 billion and is projected to reach US$ 350 billion by 2030. The domestic textile market has […]

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Five Major Textile Parks Approved Across Uttar Pradesh

Textile Insights June 15, 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has cleared the way for the development of five major textile and apparel parks across the state, with land transfer approvals granted by the state cabinet. The proposed parks will be developed in Varanasi, Amroha, Bareilly, Sant Kabir Nagar and Bijnor, covering a total area of over 326 acres. The projects […]

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Odisha Clears Rs 210 Cr Hostel Project For Women Textile Workers In Khurda

Textile Insights June 12, 2026

The Odisha Cabinet has approved a major infrastructure project to develop a dedicated hostel facility for women workers in the Kalibeti Industrial Zone of Khurda district, marking a significant step toward strengthening workforce support in the state’s growing textile and apparel sector. The proposed project, with an investment of Rs 210.36 crore (about US$ 22.01 […]

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Nigerian Senate Pushes For Import Ban To Revive Domestic Textile Industry

Textile Insights June 12, 2026

The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to consider restricting imports of foreign textile materials as part of a broader strategy to revive the country’s struggling textile sector, strengthen local manufacturing and boost cotton production. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion titled Urgent Need to Revive the Textile Industries in Nigeria […]

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Sri Lanka Replaces Textile Import Cess With 18% VAT

Textile Insights June 12, 2026

Sri Lanka’s textile industry is set for a major adjustment in import taxation after the government introduced a new fiscal framework that replaces the existing cess on imported textiles with an 18% Value Added Tax (VAT). The change, which came into effect on April 1, 2026, is part of broader reforms aimed at simplifying the […]

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NCTO Welcomes House NDAA Provisions To Strengthen Berry Amendment Compliance

Textile Insights June 12, 2026

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) has welcomed the passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), citing new provisions designed to strengthen compliance with the Berry Amendment and reinforce domestic textile manufacturing. The House NDAA includes several reporting requirements

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India’s Export Momentum Strengthens Textile Sector’s Global Ambitions

Textile Insights June 10, 2026

India’s export sector continues to demonstrate strong momentum, supported by policy reforms, enhanced digital infrastructure, improved logistics, and a series of trade facilitation measures, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Speaking at a regional media interaction jointly organised by the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) and