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PM Modi Announces Next-Gen GST Reforms On Independence Day

Textile Insights August 18, 2025

On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the transformative role of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), calling it one of the most significant economic reforms since its implementation in 2017. He said the next phase of GST reforms will be crucial

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RMG Green Count In Bangladesh Rises To 258

Textile Insights August 14, 2025

Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector has further cemented its position as the world leader in green apparel manufacturing, with five more factories earning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). This latest addition brings the total number of LEED-certified garment factories in the

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50 Textile Parks Sanctioned Under SITP, 1.23 Lakh Jobs Created

Textile Insights August 14, 2025

To boost investment, employment, and exports in the textile sector, the Ministry of Textiles has been implementing the Scheme for Integrated Textile Park (SITP), aimed at setting up world-class textile parks across India’s key textile hubs. While the SITP was in operation until March 31, 2021, it has since been subsumed under the Textile Cluster […]

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BGMEA Seeks US Man-Made Fibre Imports To Cut China Dependence

Textile Insights August 14, 2025

After recently unveiling plans to import cotton from the United States to help reduce the trade deficit, Bangladesh’s garment industry is now keen to source more man-made fibres such as polyester and nylon from the US, a market segment currently dominated by China. The interest was expressed during a meeting between leaders of the Bangladesh […]

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WWI Celebrates Handloom Day With Textiles Ministry

Textile Insights August 12, 2025

Whistling Woods International (WWI), India’s premier institute for Film, Communication & Creative Arts, in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, celebrated National Handloom Day with an immersive showcase blending India’s textile heritage with contemporary design. Hosted at the WWI campus, the event offered students a first-hand experience of handloom weaving,

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UK To Ban Sale Of Wet Wipes Containing Plastic

Textile Insights August 9, 2025

The UK Government has confirmed plans to ban the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic, with aligned measures set to be implemented across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. In England, the proposed Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (England) Regulations 2025 were published in July and are under parliamentary review. Once approved, the

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CMAI Slams US Tariff Hike As Blow To Indian Apparel Exports

Textile Insights August 7, 2025

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has strongly condemned the United States’ recent decision to double tariffs from 25% to 50%, warning that the move could severely undermine India’s apparel exports competitiveness in the global market. In an official statement, CMAI President Santosh Katariya expressed deep concern, calling the tariff hike “a

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CITI Flags 50% US Tariff As Major Blow To Textile Exports

Textile Insights August 7, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has expressed deep concern over the latest US tariff hike on Indian textile and apparel imports, calling it a severe blow to the sector. The effective 50% tariff rate, announced on August 6, is expected to drastically weaken India’s competitiveness in its largest export market. “This is a […]

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Giriraj Singh Launches Book On Handloom Sector’s Carbon Footprint

Textile Insights August 6, 2025

Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, today launched the book “Carbon Footprint Assessment in the Indian Handloom Sector: Methods and Case Studies”, a significant step toward promoting environmentally responsible practices in India’s traditional textile industry. Jointly developed by the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, and

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India Withdraws QCOs On Key Industrial Chemicals

Textile Insights August 4, 2025

The government has withdrawn Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for acetic acid, methanol and aniline, according to a notification issued on July 23. These chemicals are vital inputs for industries such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, dyes, paints, adhesives and agrochemicals. The QCOs, introduced in 2019, had mandated Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for marketing