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Textile Ministry Pushes TRAs To Make Research Industry-Driven, Outcome-Focused

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles has called for a stronger industry focus in textile research, with greater emphasis on converting research into technologies, patents, prototypes and commercially viable solutions for the sector. The ministry made the call at the second Coordination Committee Meeting of

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Textiles Secretary Holds Talks With European, French Industry Representatives In Paris

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao, held discussions with leading representatives of the European and French textile, apparel and fashion industries in Paris, focusing on strengthening partnerships and expanding cooperation across the textile value chain. The discussions, held at Le Bourget, focused on strengthening India-France and India-European Union

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IMSC Reviews Pending ATUFS Cases To Support Textile Industry

Textile Insights August 31, 2026

The 13th meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee (IMSC) was held on August 25, 2026, to discuss and finalise pending cases under the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS). The meeting was chaired by Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles, and focused on expediting the resolution of pending ATUFS cases to facilitate timely support to […]

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Japanese Textile Companies Are Looking To Expand Investment And Sourcing From India: Goyal

Textile Insights August 31, 2026

Japanese textile and apparel companies, including Uniqlo, are looking to expand their investments in India and increase sourcing from the country for both Japanese and global markets, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on August 26. Goyal made the remarks following his meeting with Tadashi Yanai, Chairman, President and CEO of Fast Retailing Co. […]

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Textiles Committee Marks 62 Years Of Service, Sets Sights On A Sustainable Future

Textile Insights August 24, 2026

The Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, celebrated its 62nd Foundation Day on August 22 in Mumbai, marking more than six decades of contribution to India’s textile sector and outlining a renewed focus on quality, sustainability, circularity, innovation and global competitiveness. The celebration brought together Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of

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Giriraj Singh Inaugurates Weave The Future 5.0

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated the fifth edition of ‘Weave The Future 5.0’ at Handloom Haat, New Delhi, on the eve of Independence Day. The event was attended by Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles and Dr. M. Beena, Development Commissioner (Handlooms). Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry […]

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TAI Mumbai Unit To Host Seminar On Future Trends In Technical Textiles In Vapi

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

The Textile Association (India) (TAI), Mumbai Unit, will organise a one-day seminar on Future Trends in Technical Textiles on Saturday, August 22, at Hotel Fortune Park Galaxy, Vapi. The seminar aims to bring together industry leaders, manufacturers, researchers and technology providers to discuss emerging opportunities, innovations and the growing significance of

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Shriram Finance Launches Shri Sampark For Textile Growth

Textile Insights August 13, 2026

Shriram Finance Limited has launched Shri Sampark, a dedicated initiative aimed at supporting and accelerating the growth of Telangana’s garment and textile sector through knowledge sharing, industry engagement and improved access to finance. The programme, held in Hyderabad, brought together representatives from more than 100 textile and garment companies from

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UKFT Releases Guide To Help UK Fashion & Textile Businesses Enter India

Textile Insights August 12, 2026

The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has launched a new Guide to the Indian Market for Fashion and Textiles, providing UK businesses with practical insights into one of the world’s fastest-growing fashion and textile markets. The guide is available exclusively to UKFT members. Published following the implementation of the UK-India Comprehensive Economic

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Levi Strauss Reports Cybersecurity Breach Following Social Engineering Attack

Textile Insights August 11, 2026

Levi Strauss & Co. has confirmed that cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to company systems after successfully targeting employees through a social engineering scheme, leading to the theft of corporate data. The denim and apparel major disclosed the incident in a regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stating that the breach