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Giriraj Singh Sees Bhilwara Emerging As A Major Textile And Garment Hub

Textile Insights April 17, 2025

Union Minister for Textiles, Giriraj Singh, expressed optimism about Bhilwara’s transformation into a prominent textile and garment manufacturing hub in India. Speaking briefly with the media on the sidelines of a programme in the city on Tuesday, Singh said the region holds immense

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US Buyers Seek Price Cuts From Indian Exporters

Textile Insights April 17, 2025

As the United States prepares to implement a new round of reciprocal tariffs, American textile importers are reportedly pressuring Indian exporters to absorb part of the cost burden—raising concerns over shrinking profit margins across the supply chain. Subin Mitra, Founder of apparel manufacturing platform Groyyo, confirmed that US importers have already begun requesting

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Egypt To Develop Two Textile Cities To Boost Exports To US$ 11.5 Billion By 2030

Textile Insights April 16, 2025

Egypt is set to establish two fully integrated textile cities in Minya and Fayyoum, each spanning 5.5 million square meters, with a combined investment potential of US$ 3.5 billion from both domestic and foreign sources. This ambitious initiative, announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir, aims to elevate […]

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Global Textile Industry Shows Resilience Amid Challenges: ITMF Survey March 2025

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has released the results of its 31st Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) for March 2025, reflecting a complex global landscape marked by modest deterioration in business conditions, persistent structural challenges and cautious optimism. After a gradual recovery since November 2023, the global textile industry saw

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Vietnam, India Explore Deeper Textile Cooperation Amid US Tariff Challenges

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

Vietnam and India have significant potential to strengthen cooperation in the textile and garment sector, particularly as new reciprocal tariffs introduced by the United States are expected to increase export costs for both countries. According to Bùi Trung Thướng, Trade Counselor at the Vietnam Trade Office in India, the shifting U.S. trade policy highlights the […]

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U.S. Tariff Hikes To Spike Apparel Prices & Disrupt Global Supply Chains: ITMF President Srinivasan

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

The U.S. administration’s sweeping tariff hikes on imported goods are disrupting global textile and apparel value chains and pushing up apparel prices for American consumers. This unilateral move marks a departure from the established global trade framework, traditionally governed by multilateral (WTO), regional and bilateral (FTA) agreements. V. Srinivasan, President of

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Inditex To Fund University Education For 50 Female Textile Workers In Bangladesh

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

Inditex, in collaboration with the Asian University for Women (AUW), has launched a scholarship programme aimed at supporting the academic development of female textile workers in Bangladesh. The global fashion retailer will allocate €3.75 million to fund the education of 50 women over the next five years, providing them with access to pre-university and university […]

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Tecnorama Earns Italyx Certification For Excellence In Innovation And Craftsmanship

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

Tecnorama, a leader in textile dyeing automation, has been awarded the prestigious Italyx Certification, recognizing its outstanding commitment to innovation, design and quality—values that epitomize Italian tradition. This certification follows the company’s earlier qualification as an Innovative SME by Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development. The Italyx

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ICRA Projects Growth For Indian Garment Industry In FY25

Textile Insights April 4, 2025

The Indian garment industry is poised for a strong recovery, with ICRA projecting a revenue growth of 12–14% in FY2025 and 9–11% in FY2026, driven by the global China Plus One sourcing strategy and inventory correction by global retailers. This comes after apparel exports from India rose 11.6% year-on-year during April–January FY2025, rebounding from a […]

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Wage Theft Crisis In Bangladesh’s Garment Sector Demands Global Action

Textile Insights April 4, 2025

Bangladesh’s garment industry, a cornerstone of the global fast-fashion economy, is in the midst of a deepening wage theft crisis that threatens to tarnish the country’s development success. Despite employing over 4 million workers—most of them women—and producing apparel for top global brands like H&M and Zara, thousands of factories across Dhaka, Ashulia,