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Central America’s Garment Industry Faces Strategic Shift: Investment In Workers Key To Sustainable Growth

Textile Insights October 8, 2025

The garment and footwear sector in Central America is entering a moment of strategic transformation. Disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic, conflicts in the Red Sea region, and evolving U.S. tariff policies have positioned the region as a critical link in the U.S. supply chain. Central

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CEMATEX Strengthens EU, Global Advocacy

Textile Insights October 7, 2025

CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has reinforced its role as the voice of the EU textile machinery industry by stepping up its presence with EU institutions and global stakeholders. The organisation, now officially registered in the EU Transparency Register, is actively engaging with legislators on key policy areas, including the

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Textile PLI Scheme 2.0 Set To Boost MSMEs, Says CITI

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the announcement of the new Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, termed PLI Scheme 2.0, unveiled on September 30. The updated scheme is expected to encourage wider participation and significantly benefit smaller entities across the textile ecosystem. CITI has long advocated for a more

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Textiles Ministry Launches Swadeshi Drive To Boost Domestic Demand For Textile Products

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles has rolled out the Swadeshi Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at boosting domestic demand for handloom, handicrafts and textile products. The campaign, which will run for six to nine months, seeks to reposition Indian textiles as aspirational products of pride, style and heritage, with a strong focus on urban millennials and […]

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Amid US Tariff Hurdles, India’s Textile Sector Pins Hopes On TEPA

Textile Insights October 3, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has expressed optimism about the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which came into force on October 1, 2025. The agreement is expected to significantly boost exports of Indian textile and apparel products to Europe. “The TEPA can serve […]

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ITME Society’s Seema Srivastava Earns Doctorate In Management Studies

Textile Insights September 29, 2025

Seema Srivastava, Executive Director of the India International Textile Machinery Exhibition (ITME) Society, has successfully completed her Doctorate in Management Studies from the Indian Institute of Business Management and Studies (IIBMS). Her doctoral thesis, titled ‘Brand Equity and Strategic Marketing for Exhibitions,’ explored the intersection of branding, marketing

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India Showcases Textiles In London, Pitches CETA Advantage

Textile Insights September 25, 2025

A high-level Indian textile delegation led by Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, is visiting London to showcase India’s strength across the textile value chain and deepen bilateral trade engagement with the United Kingdom. The delegation, comprising representatives of all major Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and leading exporters, aims to highlight

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Maharashtra To Set Up Six Technical Textile Parks: FICCI–Wazir Report

Textile Insights September 24, 2025

Maharashtra will establish six technical textile parks, one in each revenue division, as part of its push to become a hub for advanced textiles, state textiles minister Sanjay Savkare said on Friday. The announcement came at the launch of the FICCI–Wazir Advisors Annual Textile Industry Report during the TAG 2025 Annual Textile Conference. Savkare said […]

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Cambrelle Expands Manufacturing To Vietnam To Strengthen Global Supply Chains

Textile Insights September 23, 2025

Cambrelle, the world’s leading performance lining brand for footwear, has begun production in Vietnam to better support global brands and meet growing local supply chain needs. The expansion introduces two state-of-the-art production lines that deliver the same world-class quality and consistency Cambrelle is known for worldwide. The Vietnam facility also enables

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How GST 2.0 Rate Cuts Will Strengthen India’s Textile And Apparel Value Chain

Textile Insights September 22, 2025

For the economy and the textile industry, GST 2.0 reforms are undoubtedly a landmark step. The reduction in manmade fibres from 18% to 5% and synthetic yarn from 12% to 5% will substantially strengthen the country’s textile industry while enhancing its competitiveness and stimulating consumption. Handloom, handicraft goods, yarns and carpets have also been shifted […]