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Lesotho Textile Workers Protest Job Losses As U.S. Tariffs Bite

Textile Insights November 6, 2025

Hundreds of textile workers took to the streets of Maseru on October 31, demanding urgent government action to protect jobs amid crippling U.S. tariffs and the expiry of a key trade deal. Around 400 demonstrators, organized by six major trade unions, marched through the capital waving flags and

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Most Manufacturers Today Are Prioritizing Reductions In Energy, Chemicals And Water: Dr Gurudas Aras

Textile Insights October 30, 2025

At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, the textile machinery sector came alive with innovative technologies, sustainable solutions and industry-first innovations. Dr. Gurudas Aras shared his observations on the highlights, trends and future prospects of the industry as showcased at the event. “My majority of time went in the processing halls, where I observed some truly […]

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Textile Ministry Addl. Secretary Rohit Kansal Inaugurates Indian Pavilion At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025

Textile Insights October 28, 2025

Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, inaugurated the Indian Pavilion at the ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 textile exposition in Singapore. Kansal highlighted India’s growing presence in global textile innovation and manufacturing. The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) is leading the official Indian Textile Delegation to this

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Global Used Clothing Leaders Urge UNEP To Ensure Transparency In Textile Trade Guidelines

Textile Insights October 19, 2025

A coalition of second-hand clothing industry leaders, policymakers and academics from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America has raised concerns about the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) “Circularity and Used Textile Trade Project.” Led by the Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association (GUCDA) and including major trade bodies such as Recycling Europe and SMART,

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Ghana Targets US$ 2 Billion Textile And Garment Industry By 2033

Textile Insights October 18, 2025

The Government of Ghana has unveiled an ambitious plan to scale the country’s textile and garment manufacturing industry to a value exceeding US$ 2 billion by 2033, as part of a new policy framework aimed at revitalising the sector and boosting economic growth. According to the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the initiative is […]

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Egypt Courts Turkish Investment In Garments And Textiles

Textile Insights October 17, 2025

The Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) in Istanbul is intensifying efforts to attract Turkish investment in ready-made garments, textiles, and supporting industries to boost Egypt’s industrial ecosystem and exports. Egypt’s Consul General in Istanbul, Ali Basha, and Deputy Consul Hoda Dorra met with the Turkish Association of Clothing Accessories Manufacturers and member

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European Companies Bullish On Vietnam Investment Outlook

Textile Insights October 17, 2025

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) released the Q3 2025 edition of its Business Confidence Index (BCI) on October 14, revealing renewed optimism among European companies operating in the country. The BCI climbed to 66.5 points, surpassing pre-US tariff levels and marking its highest level in three years. The report, conducted by Decision […]

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UP Revamps Invest UP To Boost Industrial Investment

Textile Insights October 17, 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 13 chaired the first meeting of the Invest UP Governing Body, approving a major restructuring of the state’s investment promotion agency to make it more efficient, expert-driven, and investor-centric. Under the new structure, dedicated specialist cells will be established for key sectors including textiles,

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Govt Eases PLI Norms, Adds New MMF Product Lines

Textile Insights October 16, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles has notified key amendments to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, expanding its coverage and easing participation norms for investors in the man-made fibre (MMF) and technical textiles segments. Issued on October 9, 2025, the notification introduces additional MMF apparel and fabric product lines through new HSN codes,

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NIFT Mumbai Expands Campus, Holds Convocation 2025

Textile Insights October 16, 2025

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Mumbai, inaugurated its newly constructed academic buildings alongside Convocation 2025, marking a major milestone in its growth as a premier design and fashion institution. The event was graced by Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs, who inaugurated Academic Buildings I, II, III and