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CITI Urges Govt To Act Swiftly On New US Tariff Blow To Textile Sector

Textile Insights August 3, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has called on the government to urgently support India’s textile and apparel exporters following the imposition of a steep 25% tariff on Indian imports by the U.S., the highest rate among major suppliers. The U.S., India’s largest export

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ACIMIT Reports Slight Decline In Textile Machinery Orders In Q2 2025

Textile Insights August 3, 2025

The index of orders for textile machinery, compiled by ACIMIT, recorded a marginal decline of 1% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The index stood at 47.1 points (base year 2021 = 100). This overall dip was largely offset by strong domestic demand. Orders from the Italian market […]

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Trump Announces 25% Tariff On Indian Imports Over Russia Ties

Textile Insights July 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff, along with an unspecified penalty, on Indian imports starting August 1, 2025, citing India’s continued defense and energy ties with Russia. In a sharply worded statement, Trump criticized India for maintaining strong military and energy relations with Moscow, calling it “Russia’s largest buyer of energy” and

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Centre Proposes Uniform 12% GST Across Textile Sector To Fix Inverted Duty Structure

Textile Insights July 30, 2025

The GST Council may soon consider a proposal to impose a uniform 12% Goods and Services Tax (GST) across the entire textile value chain before September, as part of the next phase of tax reforms, a senior government official told Moneycontrol. Currently, cotton is taxed at 5%, yarn at 12%, and synthetic fibres and their […]

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SIGA Urges SEZ For Small Textile Units In Karnataka

Textile Insights July 29, 2025

The South India Garments Association (SIGA) has urged the Karnataka government to establish a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) dedicated exclusively to small and medium textile enterprises (SMEs) in the state, citing the lack of infrastructure support despite the sector’s significant contribution to employment and state revenue. Speaking on Saturday, Anurag Singhla, President

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PT Asia Pacific Fibers Lays Off 1,802 Employees Amid Plant Shutdown

Textile Insights July 29, 2025

PT Asia Pacific Fibers Tbk, one of Indonesia’s leading polyester manufacturers, has laid off approximately 1,802 employees following the temporary closure of its polyester and fiber manufacturing plant in Karawang in November 2024. The company cited severe financial strain and deteriorating market conditions as key reasons for the move. According to the company’s

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Mizoram CM Seeks Handloom Push At Task Force Meet

Textile Insights July 29, 2025

Mizoram Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma on July 22nd participated in a virtual meeting of the High-Level Task Force on Handloom & Handicraft, chaired by Nagaland Chief Minister Pu Neiphiu Rio. The task force, set up under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), aimed to strengthen and revitalize the handloom and handicraft sector, […]

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PM Modi Hails Textile Sector As Pillar Of Self-Reliant India

Textile Insights July 29, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 124th episode of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, hailed India’s textile industry as a driving force behind the country’s cultural revival and economic empowerment. Emphasizing its impact on rural entrepreneurship and traditional crafts, he said the sector is creating thousands of opportunities for women and youth across […]

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Reju Wins Top Environmental Honour At 2025 Just Style Awards

Textile Insights July 28, 2025

Reju, a leading textile-to-textile regeneration company, has been named a Category Award Winner in the 2025 Just Style Excellence Awards, receiving top honours in the Environmental Award for Sustainable Regeneration. The award, powered by GlobalData, recognizes outstanding innovations transforming the apparel and textile industry. Reju was recognized for its scalable,

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Mango Wins Best Business Project At Spanish Fashion Awards

Textile Insights July 27, 2025

Global fashion brand Mango has been awarded the Best Business Project at the second edition of the Spanish Fashion Academy Awards, hosted by the Spanish Fashion Academy Foundation (FAME) and RTVE. The recognition, voted on by over 130 representatives from across the Spanish fashion industry, celebrates Mango’s 40-year legacy as a global ambassador of Spanish […]